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Morocco's military expenditure increases as regional tensions rise

Morocco's military spending has seen a notable increase of 2.6% in 2024, amounting to $5.5 billion. This growth is largely attributed to an enhanced personnel budget for the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and aligns with a broader global trend, where military expenditures have surged by 9.4% compared to......

Rising military spending hampers 2025 budget negotiations

The negotiation of Spain's 2025 State Budget has faced numerous obstacles, from lack of commitment within the government coalition to tensions with parliamentary allies. Despite some preliminary discussions, there has been no genuine attempt to reach an agreement, either within the PSOE-Sumar coalition......

Spain's financial support to Morocco amid rising military spending

At the beginning of the year, Spain allocated €2.5 million in aid to Morocco to enhance migration control efforts. This financial support, implemented by the International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP), is aimed at strengthening the logistical capacity......

Sánchez will not define the increase in military spending until the NATO summit in June

As the NATO summit approaches in June, European leaders are engaging in discussions about the future of military spending. Scheduled to take place from June 24 to 26 in The Hague, the summit will see European nations present their plans for increasing defense budgets. Following the summit, a European......

Strengthening Europe's security: Spain’s commitment to military spending and strategy

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has expressed his readiness to accelerate military spending and advocates for a strategy that ensures Europe’s protection on all fronts. During a joint appearance with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Sánchez outlined his proposal to support......

Political Crossfire Over Sánchez’s Debt Forgiveness and Military Spending

Pedro Sánchez found himself in the middle of a political crossfire during the control session in the Spanish Congress, with both the right-wing PP and the left-wing Podemos targeting him. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the PP, criticized the constant internal conflicts......

Record Military Budget Approval by Putin A Heavy Toll on Russia's Economy Amid the War in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved an unprecedented defense budget for 2025, allocating approximately $126 billion, or 13.5 trillion rubles, to the national defense sector. This amount constitutes 32.5% of the total government spending, marking a significant rise from the previous year’s......

NATO's New Leadership: Mark Rutte's Commitment Amid Global Tensions

As Mark Rutte steps into the role of NATO's chief, he addresses concerns regarding a potential Donald Trump presidency while reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine. The former Dutch prime minister assumes leadership at a critical juncture, with Russia intensifying its military actions in Ukraine......