Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) broke ground on its first overseas factory in Germany in late 2019. The company plans to add up to 2,000 jobs at the factory by 2025, marking a significant expansion for CATL as it establishes a presence in Europe. The move reflects CATL’s growing global footprint and commitment to meeting the increasing demand for electric vehicle batteries worldwide.
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Starmer makes new promise to spend billions extra on defence after Iran strikes
Keir Starmer's Defence Spending Commitment Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a significant increase in UK defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 during the NATO summit in the Netherlands, with 3.5% allocated for core defence. This follows a prior promise to spend 2.5% of GDP starting in 2027, amid rising global security concerns, particularly regarding Iran and Ukraine. Need More Context? 🔎
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