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NATO Allies Agree to 5% GDP Defense Spending Target

NATO allies agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, a decision driven by concerns about Russia and involving a significant increase in military capabilities and investments in cybersecurity and hybrid warfare resilience.

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Germany Faces Massive Defense Spending Increase to Meet NATO Goals

Germany is set to significantly increase its defense spending to meet NATO's ambitious new goals, potentially reaching €225 billion annually by 2035, sparking debate within the government about the implications for the budget and the necessity of recruiting tens of thousands of additional soldiers.

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Vance's Padilla Gaffe and Controversial Defense of LA Troop Deployment

During a Los Angeles visit, Vice President JD Vance mistakenly referred to Senator Alex Padilla as "Jose Padilla," a convicted terrorist, sparking outrage from California officials. Vance defended the deployment of 4700 troops in the city, despite local opposition, citing a court ruling granting Tru...

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NATO Summit: Trump's Demands Shape Agenda, Sidelining Ukraine

The NATO summit in The Hague, shortened to three hours at President Trump's request, will prioritize increasing European defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, potentially obscuring critical discussions on Russia and the Ukraine conflict.

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Spain Rejects US Demand for 5% NATO Defense Spending Increase

Spain will not commit to a 5% GDP increase in defense spending as demanded by the US, challenging a NATO consensus and highlighting the economic consequences of such a measure; Spain's current NATO-approved target is 2.1% of GDP.

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NATO Faces Division Over Proposed 5% Defense Spending Increase

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte proposed a significant increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP, prompting opposition from several member countries including Spain, due to the substantial financial implications and differing assessments of the security landscape, amidst escalating tensions in the...

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Europeans Favor Increased Defense Spending, but US Independence Remains Distant

A new ECFR survey of over 16,400 Europeans across 12 countries reveals widespread support for increased national defense spending, but skepticism towards achieving defense independence from the US by 2030, despite the EU's attempts to boost defense production and deployment.

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Lib Dems Propose £60 Million Plan to Boost UK Troop Numbers

The Liberal Democrats propose a £60 million plan to increase UK trained soldiers to over 73,000 by offering new recruits a £10,000 bonus and returning veterans £20,000, alongside a nationwide "war-readiness" public awareness campaign to counter perceived threats from Russia and the US.

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Trump Threatens Spain Over NATO Spending Dispute

President Trump warned NATO that Spain will face consequences for refusing to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, prompting emergency meetings among allies to find a solution ahead of a crucial NATO summit in The Hague. Spain maintains its commitment to NATO but questions the 5% target's rationa...

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Díaz Accuses PSOE of Corruption, Exacerbating Spanish Political Crisis

Spanish Minister of Labor Yolanda Díaz publicly accused the PSOE of corruption, contrasting their actions with her ministry's work during the pandemic and labor reforms, causing a major political rift within the ruling coalition and sparking reactions from the opposition PP.

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Spain Rejects NATO's 5% Defense Spending Proposal

Spain rejected NATO's proposal to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, calling it "unreasonable" and potentially derailing next week's summit in The Hague due to the requirement of unanimous consent among NATO members; Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that the 5% target would be incomp...

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Spain Resists NATO's Proposed 5% Defense Spending Increase

The upcoming NATO summit is expected to set a new defense spending target of 5% of GDP for member states, prompting Spain to resist due to the cost and impact on social programs; the country proposes a focus on common capabilities instead.

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