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NATO Leaders Dine at Historic Palace Amidst Spending Tensions

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted a NATO dinner at Huis ten Bosch palace in The Hague on Tuesday, aiming to foster conversation amidst tensions over military spending. US President Trump, arriving late, received special treatment, joining 65 other attendees, including Ukrainian President...

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NATO Doubles Down on Defense Spending Amidst Internal Disagreements

NATO allies agreed to more than double their defense spending by 2035, aiming for 5% of GDP, but disagreements arose over interpretation and implementation, exposing rifts on Ukraine and Russia.

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Zelenskyy Urges Increased Western Investment in Ukraine's Defense Sector

At the NATO summit in The Hague, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for increased Western investment in Ukraine's defense sector, citing a $35 billion potential hampered by lack of funding and the need to prevent components from reaching Russian weapons systems.

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NATO Summit in The Hague: Massive Security Operation Underway

The NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, from June 20-21, is a massive security operation costing €183.4 million, involving 45 heads of state and government, ministers, and approximately 9,000 security personnel, amid concerns about potential threats and geopolitical shifts.

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PP Avoids Commitment to NATO's 5% Defense Spending Target

Spain's People's Party (PP) avoids committing to NATO's 5% defense spending target, criticizing Pedro Sánchez's negotiations to potentially lower this commitment while highlighting the significant financial implications (€80 billion) and the risk to social welfare programs. The PP has only committed...

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NATO Agrees to 5% GDP Defense Spending Increase by 2035

NATO allies agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, with 3.5% allocated to "hard defense" and 1.5% to related investments; however, the US and Spain expressed reservations.

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Spain to Study Construction of First Conventional Aircraft Carrier

The Spanish Navy commissioned Navantia to study building its first conventional aircraft carrier, addressing the vulnerability of depending on the F-35B, and potentially allowing for diverse aircraft options like the F-35C or Rafale M. The estimated 40,000-ton vessel would enhance naval power projec...

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Trump Threatens Spain with Tariffs Over NATO Defense Spending Dispute

At the NATO summit, Spain resisted pressure to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, prompting U.S. President Trump to threaten doubled tariffs on Spanish goods as retaliation; Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez defended the decision citing the need to protect Spain's welfare state, while others at th...

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NATO Summit in The Hague: Massive Security Operation Underway

The NATO summit in The Hague (March 21-22) will see 27,000 police and 10,000 military personnel securing the event due to heightened geopolitical tensions, costing an estimated €180 million. 45 heads of state are expected, with discussions including increased defense spending and various internation...

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NATO Allies Agree to Increase Defense Spending to Counter Russia

NATO allies agreed to raise core defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035, driven by concerns about Russia's military capabilities and influenced by recent US military actions in the Middle East; Spain is the only country that will not meet the target, but this will not block its adoption.

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NATO Summit Shifts Focus from Ukraine Membership to Defense Spending

At the 2024 NATO summit in The Hague, the focus shifted from Ukraine's membership to allies committing 5% of GDP to defense, reflecting a change in US support and causing concern among European allies despite continued Russian aggression and high casualty rates.

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NATO Defense Deal Splits Spain's Left-Wing Coalition

Spain reached a deal with NATO to avoid increasing its defense budget to 5% of GDP, causing a split within the left-wing coalition government, with Podemos strongly opposing the agreement while Sumar and IU offered more measured responses and demanded anti-corruption measures from the PSOE.

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