NATO urges members to deliver plans for reaching defence spending targets
Summary
NATO leaders meet in Ankara to discuss plans for reaching defence spending targets, amid pressure from the United States to increase their contributions. NATO members agreed to spend 5% of their GDP on defence and related infrastructure, with some countries still struggling to meet previous targets. The Netherlands announced new defence deals and plans worth over 3 billion euros to boost cooperation with other NATO members.Key Facts
- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called for clear and credible plans from members to meet spending targets.
- NATO countries agreed last year to spend 5% of GDP on defence and infrastructure (3.5% on defence budgets, 1.5% on roads, bridges, and ports).
- Some NATO countries still have not reached the older 2% GDP spending goal.
- The U.S. is reducing its security role in Europe and urges allies to spend more on defence.
- The U.S. expects all NATO allies to increase spending urgently, according to the U.S. NATO ambassador.
- NATO estimates European allies and Canada will invest $258 billion more in defence in 2024 and 2025 than in previous years.
- The Netherlands will announce defence deals worth over 3 billion euros, including partnerships with Belgium, Britain, and Germany.
- President Trump has criticized NATO allies for low defence spending and called for loyalty from member countries.
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