Mass Protests Erupt in The Hague Ahead of NATO Summit
Thousands protested in The Hague against NATO and rising military budgets as leaders prepare to debate a 5% GDP defence spending target at the upcoming summit.
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NATO’s 5% GDP Defense Plan: Economic & Social Trade-Offs
NATO plans to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from 2%. We explore how this leap could reshape member states’ economies, social programs and future priorities.
NATO Summit in The Hague Backs 5% Defense Spending Goal
NATO’s Hague summit debates a 5% GDP defense spending target by 2035 as security priorities shift amid global tensions.
NATO Faces Rift Over 5% Defense Spending Target
As NATO leaders meet in Brussels, Italy, Spain and others clash over a US push for a 5% GDP defense spending target, exposing wider unity challenges.
NATO Ministers Clash Over 5% GDP Defense Spending Timeline
NATO defense ministers backed a plan to raise military spending to 5% of GDP but clashed on timelines and budget categories ahead of the June 24-25 summit in The Hague.
China Says Asia-Pacific Opposes NATO Expansion
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian says Asia-Pacific countries reject NATO presence, urging respect for sovereignty, stability and the one-China principle in regional affairs.
U.S. Tariff Tensions Stir NATO and Market Concerns
A heavy-handed U.S. tariff strategy stokes fears over NATO unity and economic stability amidst a rapidly shifting global order.
Rubio Urges NATO Allies to Boost Defense Spending
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirms NATO commitment, urging allies to raise defense spending to build a robust alliance amid evolving challenges.
Finns Alarmed by Shifting U.S. Policies
A new poll reveals two-thirds of Finns worry about Finland and European security amid shifting U.S. policies.
Invisible Wounds: 26-Year Battle for Justice
26 years after NATO’s bombing, survivors like Ksendida Tadic fight melanoma and a quest for justice amid invisible wounds.