At NATO's summit in The Hague, a historic decision was made to increase defense spending among member nations to 3.5% of GDP by 2035. This new target reflects ongoing security concerns, particularly regarding Russia. The agreement enables the inclusion of weapons and military support to Ukraine in defense calculations, making targets easier to meet, yet many countries face challenges. Notably, Spain rejected the agreement while others expressed reservations. The leaders reinforced their commitment to NATO's collective defense, addressing previous uncertainties in U.S. support for allies.
NATO's members endorsed a historic plan to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035, reflecting heightened security concerns over Russia.
The summit was described as transformational, with Finland's President calling it the birth of a new NATO, driven by fears of Russian threats.
Members emphasized a commitment to NATO's collective defense clause amidst previous doubts caused by U.S. leadership regarding support for allies.
A significant shift in NATO's spending strategy includes nonbinding agreements to account for military support to Ukraine in defense budget calculations.
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