UK overreliance on US led to defense atrophy, report says in wake-up call to Britain
Sir Keir Starmer addressing MPs in the House of Commons, July 17, 2024. A U.K. parliamentary report urges…
What Britain wants from King Charles’ trip to Trumpland – POLITICO
The monarch also appears likely to emphasize Britain’s commitment to the two nations’ defense ties — which include…
France and Greece call for delaying Covid debt repayment and for more EU bonds – POLITICO
The Greek prime minister was on the same page. “What sense does it make right now to go…
Germany growth forecast cut on energy shock, signaling trouble ahead
Werner Schnell | Flickr Open | Getty Images Europe’s biggest economy was set for a rebound, but now…
JPMorgan expands $1.5 trillion economic security splurge into Europe
JPMorgan Chase will extend a $1.5 trillion investment program designed to bolster U.S. economic resilience across Europe, the…
Keir Starmer’s leadership vacuum threatens to swallow him up – POLITICO
Many of those who spoke to POLITICO described a lack of “curiosity” in the PM. “He just doesn’t…
Japan’s defense spending to reach 1.9% of GDP this fiscal year
Japan is making progress toward its goal of bringing defense spending to 2% of gross domestic product, Defense…
War threatens to turbocharge looming government debt crisis – POLITICO
It added that global government debt rose to nearly 94 percent of gross domestic product last year and…
UK Unlocks £686 Million Bridge Funding for New GCAP Fighter Program
ROME— The United Kingdom (UK), Italy, and Japan have taken a key step to stabilize the Global Combat…
UK puts Diego Garcia handover on hold to appease Trump – POLITICO
The U.S. president has changed his mind multiple times on the issue. But in February, Trump warned Starmer…
British sentiment toward Trump’s US plunges amid Iran war – POLITICO
The latest poll was conducted from Apr. 3 to Apr. 7, surveying more than 2,000 respondents each from…
Brussels backs windfall tax on big firms to ease pain from energy crisis – POLITICO
This wouldn’t be the first time that EU capitals have raided the profits of energy companies to ease…