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EU Urges Vigilance as NATO Considers 5% Defense Boost

6/20/2025

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EU High Representative Kaja Kallas sounded the alarm on Russia's escalating military threats, urging vigilance as NATO prepares to discuss a significant increase in defense budgets to 5% of GDP. However, Spain is pushing back, seeking an exemption, fearing that such a move could undermine collective EU defense initiatives.

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EU High Representative Kaja Kallas sounded the alarm on Russia's escalating military threats, urging vigilance as NATO prepares to discuss a significant increase in defense budgets to 5% of GDP. However, Spain is pushing back, seeking an exemption, fearing that such a move could undermine collective EU defense initiatives.