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NATO Urges Europe to Exceed 2% Defense Spending

1/14/2025

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on European nations to boost defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP, highlighting the looming threats from Russia, China, and Iran. He stressed the importance of collaborative purchasing and partnerships with non-EU allies, warning that failure to invest adequately could leave Europe vulnerable to future insecurities.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on European nations to boost defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP, highlighting the looming threats from Russia, China, and Iran. He stressed the importance of collaborative purchasing and partnerships with non-EU allies, warning that failure to invest adequately could leave Europe vulnerable to future insecurities.