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Sweden, Netherlands Boost Defense Budgets Ahead of NATO Summit

6/13/2025

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Sweden and the Netherlands are stepping up their defense budgets to 5% of GDP, responding to U.S. calls as the NATO summit approaches on June 24-25. Sweden is set to allocate 3.5% for core defense, while the Netherlands aims for the same to reach their target. However, uncertainties linger over funding and implementation timelines.

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Story summary

Sweden and the Netherlands are stepping up their defense budgets to 5% of GDP, responding to U.S. calls as the NATO summit approaches on June 24-25. Sweden is set to allocate 3.5% for core defense, while the Netherlands aims for the same to reach their target. However, uncertainties linger over funding and implementation timelines.