Chancellor Rachel Reeves has urged European countries to increase their defense spending to enhance security, echoing Britain's plans to raise its defense budget to 2.5% by 2027. This call comes in a context where defense spending among EU nations, including France and Germany, has been inconsistent and vague. Reeves stressed the urgency for Europe to step up amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics, particularly in light of U.S. politics and security commitments, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighting that the plans were influenced by external criticisms, especially from Donald Trump regarding Ukraine.
Rachel Reeves emphasized, "This is a generational moment for Europe. We must all step up our contributions to defense to enhance European security."
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer mentioned, "Our commitment to increase defense spending to 2.5% by 2027 is crucial, reflecting the changing landscape of global security."
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