Sébastien Lecornu open to Zucman tax substitute

4. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu has expressed readiness to create a substitute for the Zucman tax in the 2025 budget. Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz supports France implementing the tax independently. These statements come amid debates on financing defense and reducing inequality.

Olivier Faure demands full budget copy from Sébastien Lecornu

During a meeting with Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Friday, PS First Secretary Olivier Faure demanded a complete copy of the defense budget. This request comes amid budgetary tensions within the government. Faure emphasized the need for transparency to assess the impacts of proposed cuts.

Germany Boosts Border Presence

15. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Germany has announced plans to strengthen its military presence on NATO's eastern border. This follows regional tensions. The move includes troop deployments and equipment upgrades.

NATO Strengthens Eastern Flank

15. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

NATO has initiated the 'Eastern Sentry' operation to enhance defenses in Eastern Europe after recent airspace violations. Multiple member states are contributing resources. The operation focuses on surveillance and rapid response.

EU Advances Military Spending Plans

15. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

The European Union has approved a record military spending budget for 2026, focusing on defense enhancements amid rising tensions in Eastern Europe. This decision follows recent incidents involving Russian drones in Polish airspace. Officials emphasize the need for unified defense strategies.

Cem Özdemir foreslår republikansk år for alle

2. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Grøn partipolitiker og føderalminister Cem Özdemir har opfordret til et 'republikansk år' for alle 18-årige. Denne frivillige tjeneste ville være kønneutral og tilbyde alternativer til værnepligt. Idéen blev præsenteret i et interview med Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

Trump extends US security guarantee to Qatar

President Donald Trump has announced a major security partnership with Qatar, providing the Gulf nation with guarantees similar to those of NATO allies. The deal, signed during Trump's visit to Doha, includes $82 billion in US defense sales over 10 years. This elevates Qatar's status as a key US partner in the Middle East.

Sverige afslører ekspansiv budget forud for valget

24. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

I et dristigt træk for at stimulere økonomisk vækst og styrke nationalt forsvar, annoncerede den svenske regering et budgetpakke på 85 milliarder svenske kroner den 22. september 2025, med skattesænkninger, øgede militærudgifter og målrettede investeringer i infrastruktur og velfærd. Denne valgårsfokuserede finansplan, præsenteret af finansminister Elisabeth Svantesson, sigter mod at håndtere den sløje vækst midt i globale usikkerheder, mens den møder kritik fra oppositionspartier for sine potentielle langsigtede finansielle risici. Kunngørelsen kommer, mens Sverige forbereder sig på parlamentsvalget i 2026, og positionerer den center-højre-koalition for at appellere til vælgere med løfter om velstand og sikkerhed.

Pentagon figures show ULA's Vulcan rocket costs rising

New Pentagon contract data indicates that the development of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket is becoming more expensive. Figures reveal increased funding requirements for the program. This comes amid ongoing efforts to certify the rocket for national security launches.

Sverige kan skyde russiske fly ned som sidste udvej

29. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Sveriges øverste øverstbefalende Micael Bydén har udtalt, at Sverige har ret til at skyde russiske jagerfly ned, der krænker luftrummet, hvis de ignorerer advarsler. Erklæringen kommer midt i øget russisk luftaktivitet nær svenske grænser. Et fund på et russisk fly fremhæver risikoen for angreb.

Trump plans to attend unprecedented meeting with military commanders

30. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

President-elect Donald Trump is set to participate in a rare gathering of top U.S. military leaders on Tuesday. The meeting, described as unprecedented and secretive, involves Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth amid Trump's recent criticisms of military leadership. It aims to address concerns over the Pentagon's direction.

Sverige annoncerer ekspansiv budget med skattesænkninger og militærboost

23. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

I et dristigt træk forud for næste års valg, afslørede den svenske regering en udgiftspakke på 87 milliarder kroner (8,5 milliarder dollars) rettet mod at stimulere økonomisk vækst gennem skattesænkninger, øgede forsvarstilskud og støtte til husholdninger og virksomheder. Budgettet, præsenteret af finansminister Elisabeth Svantesson, afspejler en strategisk drejning for at håndtere afmatning i væksten og geopolitiske spændinger, og trækker på budgetoverskud for at finansiere initiativerne uden ny gæld. Denne valgårsbonanza forventes at påvirke vælgerstemningen midt i stigende bekymringer over inflation og sikkerhed.