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  • Published on 23:22 GMT

    NATO’s 5% of GDP defence target ramps up pressure on Australia to spend vastly more

    After lobbying by US President Donald Trump, NATO leaders have promised to boost annual defence spending to 5% of their countries’ gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035. A NATO statement released this week said: United in the face of profound security …

    Source: The Conversation - Neutral
  • Published on 16:50 GMT

    NATO’s 5 percent spending pledge is a threat to people and the planet

    NATO’s leaders agreed this week to invest 5 percent of their countries’ gross domestic product (GDP) on “core defence requirements as well as defence and security-related spending by 2035”. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called it a “quantum leap” in …

    Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
  • Published on 23:31 GMT

    NATO Summit 2025: Major Takeaways, and What Comes Next for the EU

    Following a landmark NATO summit in The Hague, where member states reached a historic agreement to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, European Union leaders have gathered in Brussels for a pivotal EU Council meeting expected to define the bloc’s …

    Source: To Vima - Indeterminate
  • Published on 20:26 GMT

    Belgian Budget minister calls for regional contributions to increased defence spending

    Belgian Budget minister Vincent Van Peteghem wants regional governments to contribute to the increased defence spending required by NATO's new targets. However, he is concerned that the current rules may restrict their contribution to an additional 1. …

    Source: Belga News Agency - Neutral
  • Published on 20:26 GMT

    Belgium's PM criticises NATO for sidelining Zelensky, urging stronger EU support for Ukraine

    Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) has expressed regret that the Ukrainian president was sidelined during the recent NATO summit. "I hope the European Union can provide the support for Ukraine that I felt was lacking at the NATO summit," …

    Source: Belga News Agency - Neutral
  • Published on 18:12 GMT

    All About Trump: the 2025 NATO Hague Summit

    The main objective for NATO at the Hague Summit was to placate Trump and in doing so avoid the fallout that Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky was subjected to in the Oval Office. Evaluated on this narrow – but important – goal then the Summit was a …

    Source: Royal United Services Institute - Neutral
  • Published on 21:35 GMT

    White House Claims Win at NATO Summit

    (The Hague, Netherlands) – After significant pressure from President Donald Trump, NATO leaders agreed to bump up their defense spending. Nearly three dozen leaders signed off on a statement from the summit claiming that allies were setting aside 5% of …

    Source: 77 WABC Radio - New York - Right-wing
  • Published on 17:23 GMT

    NATO’s 5% Pledge: An Obscene Betrayal of Global Needs

    No to NATO protest at The Hague, June 22, 2025. Photo credit: Xinhua News At this week’s NATO summit in The Hague, leaders announced an alarming new goal: push military spending to 5% of nations’ GDP by 2035. Framed as a response to rising global threats, …

    Source: Dissident Voice - Pending
  • Published on 16:35 GMT

    NATO agrees ‘historic’ spending hike

    AFP | The Hague Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com US President Donald Trump took a victory lap at NATO’s Hague summit yesterday, joining leaders in reaffirming the “ironclad” commitment to protect each other after allies agreed to his demand to ramp up …

    Source: The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain - Pro-Government
  • Published on 18:37 GMT

    Türkiye supports NATO’s 5% defense budget goal

    Türkiye backs NATO’s decision to more than quadruple its defense spending target to 5% of GDP by 2035 and is already surpassing the previous standard of 2%, according to a Turkish Defense Ministry source on Thursday. NATO allies on Wednesday agreed to …

    Source: Daily Sabah - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on 19:07 GMT

    NATO leaders agree to increase defense spending

    THE HAGUE, Netherlands — NATO leaders agreed on a massive hike in defense spending Wednesday after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked. The 32 leaders endorsed a final …

    Source: Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania - Pending
  • Published on 18:38 GMT

    Trump’s Pressure Pays Off As NATO Commits To Defense Spending Hike

    India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC— NATO leaders have agreed to increase military and security spending, committing to invest 5 per cent of GDP annually by 2035 to strengthen the alliance’s core defense capabilities and resilience. The move marks one of …

    Source: India West - Pending
  • Published on 17:16 GMT

    NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme

    The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered two additional A330 MRTT aircraft, coinciding with Sweden and Denmark joining NATO’s multinational MRTT fleet (MMF) programme. The addition of Sweden and Denmark to the MRTT programme rounds the …

    Source: Shephard Media - Neutral
  • Published on 16:04 GMT

    After NATO deal, how far will EU go for trade peace with Trump?

    After satisfying Donald Trump's calls for Europe to ramp up defence spending in NATO, EU leaders were meeting in Brussels Thursday on the next big challenge ahead: how to seal a trade deal with the US leader. Time is running out. The European Union has …

    Source: Barron News Shield - Wisconsin - Neutral
  • Published on 17:37 GMT

    Spain’s leader sticks by decision to break with NATO on spending despite Trump tariff threats

    Audio By Carbonatix MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez walked away from this week’s NATO summit with an opt-out from spending more on defense. He also left with fresh threats of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. On Thursday, the …

    Source: SRN News - Center-right
  • Published on 17:58 GMT

    Spain’s leader sticks by decision to break with Nato on defence spending

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez walked away from this week’s Nato summit with an opt-out from spending more on defence as well as fresh threats of tariffs from US President Donald Trump. On Thursday, the progressive Spanish leader stuck by his …

    Source: The Irish News - Neutral
  • Published on 04:08 GMT

    Europe managed to keep Trump in NATO. Now what?

    "The role of the NATO summit was to lay the foundations for what will happen next," said Camille Grand, a former NATO assistant secretary-general. Make the 5 percent happen Options to boost defense spending include raising taxes, cutting public …

    Source: Politico Europe - Neutral
  • Published on 08:37 GMT

    Map Shows How Much Each NATO Member Contributes as Trump Touts Increase

    President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted a plan for NATO member states to raise defense spending to 5 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) as a "monumental win" for the United States. The agreement addresses Trump's long-standing …

    Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
  • Published on 07:01 GMT

    Why Spain is the only country to reject Nato’s 5% defence target

    The Nato summit in The Hague concluded with a sweeping shift in its defence posture: a new target for member countries to spend 5 per cent of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defence by 2035. Billed as a “historic” and “transformational” moment by …

    Source: Firstpost - Center-right

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 06:17 GMT

    Orban Says NATO Leaders Avoid Zelensky

    (MENAFN) Multiple NATO nations, including the United States, are intentionally distancing themselves from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky during the alliance’s significant summit in The Hague, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has alleged. Prior …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 06:16 GMT

    NATO members agree to delay timeline for raising defense spending increase

    (MENAFN) NATO member countries have decided to postpone their planned timeline for boosting defense spending to the level proposed by US President Donald Trump, Reuters reported Monday, citing Spain’s resistance as a key factor. NATO Secretary General Mark …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 06:17 GMT

    Trump Leaks NATO Chief’s Praising Texts

    (MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has made public a series of private text messages from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, where the former Dutch leader imitates Trump’s tone and offers effusive commendation for what he calls “decisive action in …

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  • Published on June 25, 2025 - 16:19 GMT

    Canada joins new NATO Defence Investment Pledge

    CANADA, June 25 - The world is increasingly dangerous and divided, with the rules-based international system under unprecedented pressure and global conflict becoming more frequent and volatile. To meet this moment, Canada and its Allies are building their …

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  • Published on June 25, 2025 - 16:54 GMT

    Merz Says NATO Must Bolster Defense Spending

    (MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged NATO to boost its defense expenditures, cautioning that Russia’s increasing boldness poses a serious risk to Europe’s stability and security. He emphasized that strengthening military capabilities is …

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  • Published on June 25, 2025 - 16:54 GMT

    NATO’s Chief Voices Optimism on GDP Defense Spending Boost

    (MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed confidence Wednesday that member countries will endorse a new defense spending goal set at 5% of GDP, aligning with U.S. calls for a stronger European financial role in collective defense. Ahead of the …

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