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European defense spending

Coverage of European defense spending in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 24 · 07:36 UTCMost recent: Jul 11 · 09:07 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 11 · 09:07 UTCKYIV POST
    After Ankara: is Nato a United Front Again?

    The NATO summit in Ankara concluded with a declaration emphasizing alliance unity, increased European defense spending, and a €140 billion military aid package for Ukraine. Reactions are divided, with Lithuania and Spain viewing the outcome positively, while Germany and Italy express concerns about transatlantic trust and militarization.

  • POLITICSJul 10 · 16:50 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    Senior Democrat backs Trump’s call for more European defense spending

    Rahm Emanuel supports Donald Trump's call for increased European defense spending, citing NATO reliance and endorsing a 5% GDP target by 2035. Spain's Pedro Sánchez opposes this, aiming for 2.1% GDP instead.

  • SECURITYJun 24 · 07:36 UTCKYIV POST
    Rutte Heads to Washington to Calm Trump Ahead of NATO Summit

    NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is meeting U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the July NATO summit to address tensions over Iran, European defense spending, and potential U.S. troop reductions in Europe. The meeting aims to preserve alliance unity amid concerns about Trump’s criticism of NATO, threats to leave the alliance, and demands for greater burden-sharing by European members.