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Europe’s defence boom

Europe’s defence boom

Update: 2025-07-23
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The region’s decision to spend more on guns has helped  make it an investor darling despite an economy still in the doldrums. But will the promised spending splurge give Europe’s economy a big boost or just stretch its weak finances even further? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to European Economics Editor Mark John about the potential implications.

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