BLUF

18 NATO members should reach the 2% defence spending target, with a combined investment of $380 billion in 2024.

Summary

  1. Germany is allocating 2.01% of its GDP to defence, spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  2. In 2023, 11 NATO allies, including Poland, the U.S., and Greece met the 2% target.
  3. Donald Trump said nations that ‘don’t pay their bills’ won’t be protected.

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