Alliance in crisis: Does Trump show Europe the red card at the NATO summit?
In total, that would be EUR 140 billion
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In total, that would be EUR 140 billion. Last year, the quota was still at 2.22 percent. According to NATO calculations, the share of defence expenditure in Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) will thus reach 2.69 percent.
Furthermore, In absolute terms, the increase of around 25.4 billion euros is the highest recorded for Germany in recent history. Chancellor Merz said of the planned pledge: “The Kremlin is beginning to realize that Russia will not prevail in this war and will not achieve its war goals.” The summit in Ankara could mark a turning point in this war. General Secretary Rutte said at the summit on the relationship between the US and Europeans: “It is not sustainable to expect a country of 350 million inhabitants, which is about eight hours by air from here, to defend Europe against Russia.” Especially not because 600 million people lived in this part of NATO territory and Europe is one of the most prosperous regions in the world.
In addition, According to the text, the final declaration is intended to provide a minimum funding of EUR 70 billion for military equipment, support and training for this and next year. This left about 80 billion euros, which NATO countries would have to support nationally.
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In total, that would be EUR 140 billion.
reliability low1/2 sourcesLast year, the quota was still at 2.22 percent.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAccording to NATO calculations, the share of defence expenditure in Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) will thus reach 2.69 percent.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn absolute terms, the increase of around 25.4 billion euros is the highest recorded for Germany in recent history.
reliability low1/2 sourcesChancellor Merz said of the planned pledge: “The Kremlin is beginning to realize that Russia will not prevail in this war and will not achieve its war goals.” The summit in Ankara could mark a turning point in this war.
reliability low1/2 sourcesGeneral Secretary Rutte said at the summit on the relationship between the US and Europeans: “It is not sustainable to expect a country of 350 million inhabitants, which is about eight hours by air from here, to defend Europe against Russia.” Especially not because 600 million people lived in this part of NATO territory and Europe is one of the most prosperous regions in the world.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAccording to the text, the final declaration is intended to provide a minimum funding of EUR 70 billion for military equipment, support and training for this and next year.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThis left about 80 billion euros, which NATO countries would have to support nationally.
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