Czech Republic open to Trump's call for higher NATO defence targets
The Czech Republic said on Wednesday that it is open to spending more on defence, as demanded by US President-elect Donald Trump. "We are open to this debate," Prime Minister Petr Fiala said, emphasizing that money invested in defence was money well spent.
Top UK Official Backs Trump's Call for Increased NATO Defense Spending
NATO's current target for members' defense spending is 2 percent of their country's GDP. Trump has repeatedly called on the alliance to increase this amount.
What is Nato, which countries are members and will they increase defence spending?
His comments echo previous demands made by incoming US President Donald Trump that Nato countries should spend 4% of their national income on defence - double the current target of 2%. A major Nato exercise will begin in Eastern Europe in mid-January,
Scholz Opposes Trump Call To Raise NATO Defence Spending To 5% Of GDP
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced opposition Thursday to US President-elect Donald Trump's call for NATO members to raise defence spending to five percent of GDP.
Trump's NATO challenge: A push for higher defence spending
Even before being sworn in, Donald Trump harshly criticised European NATO countries. He also changed his stance on ending the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting he could achieve it within half a year, not in 24 hours as he previously claimed.
Spending 3% of GDP on defence 'realistic': Czech PM
The Czech premier said Wednesday that aiming to spend three percent of GDP on defence was "realistic", a day after US President-Elect Donald Trump urged NATO members to raise spending.Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost defence spending to five percent of GDP,
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