US EditionNATO countries approve Hague summit statement with 5% defence spending goal, diplomats say
- NATO approved a pledge to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, according to diplomats.
- Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez stated that Spain would not need to meet the target of 5% of GDP.
- The pledge aims to respond to Donald Trump's criticisms of NATO allies' spending.
- After negotiations, Spain agreed to the pledge, which includes provisions for Madrid's circumstances.
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Nato to unveil new 5% defence spending target this week, chief indicates
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is among the world leaders expected in The Hague in the Netherlands this week for the Nato summit. Nato allies will commit to a target of spending 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence this week, the alliance’s chief has indicated. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is among the world leaders expected in The Hague in the Netherlands this week for the Nato summit. Nato secretary general Mark Rutte said a defen…
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte denied Monday that he had granted an exclusionary clause to Spain so that it would not commit itself to spending 5% on Defense.
The NATO summit in The Hague is no longer threatened by the left-wing government of Spain. All allies, including Spain, reached an agreement in principle on Sunday on higher defense spending. The decision on a new investment standard of 5 percent of GDP is the most important topic of the summit. The question is whether Trump will be happy with the deal. Presenter Pim Sedee talks about it with Brussels correspondent Alexander Bakker.
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