Europe and Canada say they’ll spend more on defense, but are cool on US demands
- European NATO allies and Canada are willing to increase defense spending but oppose U.S. President Donald Trump's demands for higher military budgets.
- Nearly a third of NATO allies fall short of the 2% GDP target for defense spending, highlighting a shortfall in commitments.
- Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly emphasized that new funds should be used for smart investments in defense, advocating for efficiency in spending.
- NATO leaders reaffirmed that Russia remains a significant threat to member security, with France aiming for a defense spending goal of 3%-3.5%.
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Benjamin Haddad, Minister Delegate for Europe: "It's time to overcome taboos and invest in Defense"
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