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Vance Urges NATO Allies to Boost Defense Spending

4/15/2025

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In a candid interview with UnHerd, U.S. Vice President JD Vance commended Europe but took aim at its leaders for their insufficient defense budgets. He urged NATO allies to boost military spending to 5% of GDP, highlighting Europe's overreliance on American security. In response, European leaders are echoing the call for greater defense investments.

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In a candid interview with UnHerd, U.S. Vice President JD Vance commended Europe but took aim at its leaders for their insufficient defense budgets. He urged NATO allies to boost military spending to 5% of GDP, highlighting Europe's overreliance on American security. In response, European leaders are echoing the call for greater defense investments.