At the NATO summit in The Hague, Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasized the United States' unwavering commitment to Article 5 of the NATO treaty, ensuring mutual defense among allies. Amid rising security concerns regarding Russia, NATO members have collectively decided to raise their defense spending goal to 5% of GDP by 2035. This move corresponds to pressures from both President Trump and increasing European apprehension about regional threats. While the agreement signifies a united front, countries like Spain and Belgium raised concerns about meeting the new financial targets in the stipulated timeframe.
NATO allies are expected to agree on a historic defense spending pledge on the last day of the alliance's summit, currently underway in The Hague.
Secretary-General Mark Rutte stressed that the US was "totally committed" to NATO and its Article 5 clause.
Allies commit to invest five percent of GDP annually on core defence requirements as well as defence- and security-related spending by 2035.
There is absolute conviction with my colleagues at the table that, given this threat from the Russians, given the international security situation, there is no alternative.
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