NATO Allies Face Spending Targets and Summit Tensions
TL;DR
Nearly a third of NATO members have not met the current 2% GDP defence spending target, with some countries like Spain planning to increase their spending soon, while others argue for smarter procurement over higher budgets. The new target of 5% is controversial and not legally binding, but political pressure, especially from the US and Trump, is encouraging increased spending across the alliance.
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