The gripe that Europeans free-ride on America's defence budget is an old refrain. Most Nato members accept it is also a fair one. Only a minority have met the commitment made in 2006 to allocate 2% of GDP for defence spending. But in the past, frustration at the asymmetry of contribution has been softened by historical allegiance and alignment of values.
Only a minority have met the commitment made in 2006 to allocate 2% of GDP for defence spending.
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