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Lithuania Commits 5.25% GDP to Defense by 2026

3/24/2025

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Lithuania is gearing up for a significant military boost, pledging 5.25% of its GDP to defense by 2026. Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas announced plans for a national military division and the hosting of a German brigade by 2030. This ambitious funding strategy will rely on borrowing, economic growth, and tax hikes, with budget talks set for summer 2026.

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Lithuania is gearing up for a significant military boost, pledging 5.25% of its GDP to defense by 2026. Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas announced plans for a national military division and the hosting of a German brigade by 2030. This ambitious funding strategy will rely on borrowing, economic growth, and tax hikes, with budget talks set for summer 2026.