"Germany's Defense Minister Calls for Increased NATO Spending Beyond 2%"
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Germany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, stated that the 2% GDP spending target for defense set by NATO is just a starting point and more may be needed in the future due to increasing geopolitical tensions. He emphasized the need for attention to global events and the development of the defense industry. Pistorius did not confirm a specific percentage but suggested that it could potentially reach 3% or 3.5% depending on global circumstances.
Topics:world#defense-minister#geopolitical-tensions#germany#international-relations-defense-spending#military-readiness#nato
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