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    NATO's Rutte calls for higher defence spending, above 2%/GDP

    Published by Global Banking and Finance Review

    Posted on January 27, 2025

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    Last updated: January 27, 2026

    NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasizes the need for member countries to raise defense spending beyond 2% of GDP during his visit to Lisbon, addressing crucial finance and security issues.
    NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte advocates for increased defense spending - Global Banking & Finance Review
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    Quick Summary

    NATO's Mark Rutte advocates for members to increase defence spending beyond the current 2% GDP target, citing it as outdated.

    NATO's Rutte calls for higher defence spending, above 2%/GDP

    LISBON (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on the alliance members to step up their defence spending beyond their common goal of 2% of GDP, which had been set a decade ago and is now considered too low, he told reporters on Monday while visiting Lisbon.

    (Reporting by Sergio Goncalves, writing by Andrei Khalip)

    Key Takeaways

    • •NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urges higher defence spending.
    • •Current 2% GDP target for defence is deemed insufficient.
    • •NATO members encouraged to exceed the decade-old spending goal.
    • •Rutte made the statement during a visit to Lisbon.
    • •The call reflects evolving security needs and challenges.

    Frequently Asked Questions about NATO's Rutte calls for higher defence spending, above 2%/GDP

    1What did NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte call for?

    Mark Rutte called on NATO members to increase their defence spending beyond the common goal of 2% of GDP.

    2When was the 2% GDP target for defence spending set?

    The 2% GDP target for defence spending was established a decade ago.

    3Who reported on Rutte's statements regarding defence spending?

    The article was reported by Sergio Goncalves and written by Andrei Khalip.

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