Yuriko Backes
Yuriko Backes is the Defence Minister of Luxembourg, known for her advocacy on defense spending and military strategy within the context of European security. In recent discussions, she acknowledged the US's demand for increased defense budgets among NATO allies while arguing that investment plans should be determined by strategic ambitions rather than arbitrary financial targets.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 4 | 7.75 | 0.46% | +10% | 625,978 | 3,159 | $73,000 | 368$ |
| Romania | 2 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 15,244 | $250,000 | 198$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,382 | $2,700,000 | 731$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 8.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,904 | $2,100 | 7$ |
| Totals | 8 | 88,305,667 | 38,689 | $3,025,100 | 1,304$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
Yuriko Backes is the Minister of Mobility who spoke at the inauguration of the new tram line.
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Luxembourg:
Yuriko Backes attended the memorial ceremony.
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Luxembourg:
Infrastructure Minister Yuriko Backes aims to address traffic congestion with stricter traffic rules and more bike paths.
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Luxembourg:
Mobilitätsministerin Yuriko Backes expressed confidence in Könner's qualifications for leading the DAC.
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Romania:
Yuriko Backes met with Angel Tîlvăr to discuss Luxembourg's contribution to NATO.
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Cabo Verde:
Yuriko Backes signed a memorandum with Janine Lélis to strengthen cooperation in the area of maritime security.
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Romania:
Yuriko Backes is the Luxembourg Minister of Defense who met with Angel Tîlvăr at the Munich Security Conference.
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United Kingdom:
Luxembourg's Defence Minister Yuriko Backes acknowledged the US demand but said numbers should not be set arbitrarily.
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