US EditionNATO allies agree to higher 5% defense spending target
- NATO leaders concluded their June 26, 2025 summit in The Hague by agreeing to raise defense spending targets to five percent of GDP by 2035.
- The agreement responded to sustained U.S. pressure, notably from President Trump, who criticized allies for under-spending and warned Spain for hesitating on commitments.
- The two-day summit included a brief three-hour session, a costly €183.4 million security operation, reaffirmed NATO's commitment to Article 5, and focused on supporting Ukraine amid the Russia war.
- Trump praised the increased spending as a "monumental win" and was complimented by NATO Secretary-General Rutte, who said Trump's leadership generated over one trillion dollars extra from European allies since 2016.
- This historic boost signals a strategic shift toward countering Russia and shoring up alliance unity, but analysts warn Trump's ambiguous stance on Article 5 could challenge future cohesion.
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