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NATO's Rutte calls for raising defence spending above 2% of GDP
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged member states of the alliance on Monday to step up defence spending beyond their common goal of 2% of national output set a decade ago, saying this was now too low because of new challenges.
Rutte to meet Sánchez as Spain remains NATO’s worst spender
At present, Spain does not meet the minimum threshold of 2% of the national GDP recommended by the alliance, let alone the 5% demanded by Trump. It remains the lowest spender among the 32 NATO members, with just 1.28%.
NATO Urged to Boost Defence Spending Amid New Russian Challenges
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urges members to increase defence spending beyond the 2% GDP target due to emerging threats from Russia. While Portugal aims to meet its 2% goal by 2029, current commitments stand at 1.
NATO chief says Russia 'trying to destabilize our countries' and calls for more defence spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on alliance members to step up their defence spending beyond their common goal of 2% of their GDP, View on euronews
Rutte urges NATO countries to increase defense spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on Alliance members to increase their defense spending beyond the shared target of 2% of GDP. This target, set 10 years ago, is now considered too low due to new challenges posed by Russia,
NATO chief urges members to increase defense spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on alliance members to increase their defense spending beyond the previously set goal of 2% of national output. This request comes in response to new challenges that have emerged since the target was established a decade ago.
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