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The US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew G. Whitaker, called on member states to allocate at least 5% of GDP to defense

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14 May 2025, 16:44
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In a recent statement, the US ambassador to NATO, Matthew G. Whitaker, underlined the need for member states to increase their defense budgets to a minimum of 5% of GDP. This requirement comes in an increasingly complex international security context, and higher defense spending is seen as essential to strengthen NATO's capabilities.

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SUA cere din nou ca fiecare membru NATO să cheltuiască cel puțin 5% PIB pentru apărare anual

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Mark Rutte emphasized the importance of defense spending, mentioning that countries need to have a "credible path" to reach 5% of GDP by 2035.
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Bulgaria is set to increase military spending to 5% of GDP, thus complying with NATO requirements.
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