During the NATO summit in The Hague, Secretary General Mark Rutte reinforced the commitment of the United States to NATO's Article 5, which is crucial for mutual defense among member nations. These comments follow uncertainty expressed by former President Trump regarding US support for the alliance. The summit is set to culminate in a significant pledge for defense spending. Meanwhile, Spain's Economy Minister stated that the country would only contribute 2.1% of its GDP towards defense, arguing that it covers necessary military contributions without facing repercussions for not meeting the target of 5% proposed by NATO.
Mark Rutte stated that the US remains "totally committed" to NATO's Article 5 mutual defense clause, despite previous ambiguous comments from Trump.
Spain's Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo emphasized that Spain will meet its NATO commitments but will not adhere to the proposed 5% defense spending target.
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