It became 2% after the Russian invasion of Crimea, but it was increased to 3.5% (+1.5% infrastructure) this year, due to threats from both Trump and Putin.
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LodeMike@lemmy.today 3 days ago5%??? That’s insane isn’t it supposed to be 2?
Mr_WorldlyWiseman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 days ago
valtia@lemmy.world 3 days ago
5% but 3% can be fulfilled with infrastructure spending like roads and bridges that can support tanks
JillyB@beehaw.org 3 days ago
A NATO summit earlier this year increased it. Basically over the next few years, NATO countries will have to spend more on defense. The 5% isn’t all direct military funding though. Some infrastructure that contributes indirectly to defense can be counted toward the 5%.