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Germany Backs NATO's 5% Defense Spending Goal

At a NATO ministerial meeting in Turkey, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul endorsed President Trump's push for a 5% GDP defense spending target, signaling a shift in alliance priorities.

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Overview

  • Germany has formally aligned with the US demand for NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defense, with a proposed breakdown of 3.5% for military outlays and 1.5% for infrastructure.
  • The decision comes as NATO allies debate finalizing new spending commitments ahead of the June summit in The Hague.
  • US President Donald Trump has long pushed for increased burden-sharing within NATO, warning of reduced US security guarantees without higher European contributions.
  • Germany's commitment to the 5% target raises significant fiscal challenges, with estimates suggesting an annual increase of €225 billion in defense spending.
  • The Antalya meeting also addressed ongoing efforts for a Ukraine ceasefire, with discussions set to continue in Istanbul between Russian and Ukrainian delegations.