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NATO Summit: Allies Eye 5% Defense Spending Goal

5/15/2025

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NATO allies are gearing up for a pivotal summit in The Hague on June 25, where they will discuss a bold plan to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2032, in line with U.S. President Trump's calls. Secretary General Mark Rutte is pushing for a 3.5% military budget and 1.5% for related costs, as current expenditures fall short of these ambitious targets.

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NATO allies are gearing up for a pivotal summit in The Hague on June 25, where they will discuss a bold plan to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2032, in line with U.S. President Trump's calls. Secretary General Mark Rutte is pushing for a 3.5% military budget and 1.5% for related costs, as current expenditures fall short of these ambitious targets.