Europe eyes bigger defense budget and united procurement
European Commission urges 3 percent of GDP for defense and joint EU debt to fund arms, potentially unlocking over 800 billion in four years. Experts warn that money alone won’t suffice without strategic, cooperative spending and major reforms to procurement, interoperability, and industrial policy across 27 states.
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Government pressure on universities tests limits of funding rules
George Will argues that federal coercion, including potential removal of funding and receivership of departments, risks bypassing due process. He notes Columbia and Penn faced restricted funds over policies, while cautioning against illegitimate government overreach that harms higher education and academic freedom.
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Combative centrism urged to reshape Democratic path to Senate majority
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Matthew Yglesias argues Democrats need a clear strategy to win a Senate majority, urging a synthesis of combative stance against Trump with center-ground policies. He cites leadership by Schumer, warns against long odds in 2026 2028 maps, and proposes rallying around moderate positioning while holding the administration accountable.
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