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NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged allies to submit credible plans to meet a 5% GDP defense spending target, with 3.5% for military budgets and 1.5% for infrastructure. Spain supports the goal but questions the necessity of high spending, while some nations still struggle to meet the previous 2% target. The U.S. under President Donald Trump has criticized allies for insufficient contributions.
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