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European leaders push for even more defense spending

The European Union has plans to step up its defense spending in a big way — but some leaders want it to go even further as geopolitical tensions heighten. The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, earlier this month proposed measures that could bring about 800 billion euros ($867 billion) in new defense spending. These measures have yet …

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Netherlands vs. Spain odds, where to watch, live stream: Nations League prediction, pick, predicted lineups

Getty Images Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands will host Spain in Rotterdam for the first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals as the two teams will then face the winner of the tie between Croatia and France in the semifinals that will take place in June. After the semifinal eliminations against England at Euro 2024, the Netherlands will face the winning …

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EU delays implementing first retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to middle of April

EU flags flutter in front of European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany July 18, 2024.  Jana Rodenbusch | Reuters The European Union will delay implementing its first set of tariffs on goods from the U.S. until the middle of April to allow for additional time for discussions with Washington, an EU spokesperson told CNBC Thursday. “The Commission has decided to align …

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