Euro, EU|EU and continent defense spending

Euro Hits 2025 High Versus Dollar on Europe Defense Spend Bets
The euro hit a fresh year-to-date high versus the greenback amid renewed bets that a ramp-up in European defense spending will provide a much-needed boost to the region’s economy.
EU ponders 800 billion euro plan to beef up defenses to counter possible US disengagement
The chief of the European Union’s executive is proposing an 800 billion-euro ($841 billion) plan to beef up EU defenses.
EU Commission proposes 800-billion-euro defence plan
The European Commission proposed on Tuesday new joint EU borrowing of 150 billion euros ($157.76 billion) to lend to EU governments for defence as part of an overall 800 billion total financing effort to boost Europe's defence capabilities.
EU Defence Plans Could Mobilise 800 Billion Euros, Von Der Leyen Says
New EU plans to strengthen Europe's defence industry and increase military capabilities could mobilize close to 800 billion euros ($841.4 billion), EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.
Europe looks to mobilize $840 billion in defense spending boost, EU Commission head says
"Europe is ready to massively boost its defence spending," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.
European Commission Announces 800 Billion Euros To 'Rearm Europe'
The European Union will free up 800 billion Euros ($840 billion) in funding to funnel into defense across the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday. Dubbed "Rearm Europe,

Trump, Europe and tariff

Euro advances after German debt reform, possible US-Ukraine minerals deal
The Canadian dollar and the Mexican peso hunkered near their lowest in a month on Tuesday as trade war fears sapped sentiment ...
Rates Spark: Push And Pull Between U.S. And Euro Rates
Euro rates jumped higher on defence spending expectations and higher-than-hoped inflation. USTs also continue to rally. Not ...
North Wales venues confirmed for U19 Euro elite round
Three north Wales venues have been confirmed to host Uefa U19 Euro elite round games in March 2025. In their opener, Chris ...
VIEW German parties agree debt brake reform, 500 billion-euro infrastructure fund
The conservatives and the Social Democrats agreed to seek a loosening of Germany's debt brake to allow higher defence ...
1,000 Bulgarian nationalists protest against government plans to adopt euro currency
Police in Bulgaria’s capital have clashed with nationalist protesters who demanded that the government scrap plans to bring ...
Euro zone inflation dips less than expected to 2.4% in February
Euro zone inflation eased to 2.4% in February but came in slightly above analyst expectations, according to flash data from ...
Euro firms on Ukraine hopes, Trump knocks Mexican peso and Canadian dollar
The euro rebounded on Monday as hopes for a Ukraine peace deal improved, and interest rate differentials moved against the ...