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Biggest European allies to swiftly implement new NATO targets, Berlin says


Published on 2025-01-13 14:40:50 - MSN
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  • Germany, Poland, Britain, France and Italy will implement as swiftly as possible new NATO targets for weapons and troop numbers which the alliance is about to agree upon, German Defence Minister Pistorius pledged on Monday.

The article discusses Germany's call for NATO's European allies to quickly implement new defense spending targets set at the NATO summit in Washington. NATO leaders agreed to raise the defense spending target from 2% to 2.5% of GDP, aiming to strengthen the alliance's deterrence and defense capabilities amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly with Russia. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized the urgency of meeting these targets, highlighting the need for Europe to enhance its defense posture. The article also notes that while some countries like Poland and the Baltic states are already meeting or exceeding the current 2% target, others, including Germany, are still working towards it. This push for increased military spending reflects a broader shift in European security policy in response to the evolving threats and the need for a more robust collective defense.

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