NATO, Canada and defence spending

Europe and Canada boosted defence spending 20% in 2024, NATO says
Defence spending by NATO's European members and Canada was 20% higher in 2024 than the previous year, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday, ahead of a meeting in which they are likely to come under renewed U.
NATO's Defence Spending Surge: A 20% Leap in 2024
In 2024, defence spending among NATO's European members and Canada rose by 20%. This increase reflects the pressure from the U.S. to boost military budgets, especially after Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion.
Where Canada's Liberal leadership candidates stand on defence spending
Contenders to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader are attempting to one-up each other over how quickly they'd meet Canada's defence spending commitment to NATO.
EU Eyes Tweak to Fiscal Rules to Allow More Defence Spending
The definition is important because under the new EU fiscal and debt rules, which limit government deficits to 3% of GDP and debt to 60% of GDP, a country exceeding the 3% deficit ceiling would not be placed under disciplinary action if an emergent excess is due to spending on defence.
NATO's Defence Spending Soars Amid U.S. Pressure: A Closer Look
NATO's European members and Canada increased their defence spending by 20% in 2024, responding to pressure from the U.S. President. The total defence budget for these non-U.S. members reached over $485 billion.
Canada 'examining how to accelerate' defence spending, Anand says
Speaking in Halifax, Transport Minister Anita Anand says the federal government is looking at ways to speed up defence spending to reach the NATO target of two percent of GDP before 2032.
Europe and Canada increased defence spending by 20% in 2024, NATO says
Defence spending by NATO's European members and Canada rose by 20% in 2024, compared to the previous year, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday. NATO members are facing renewed pressure from U.
Mark Carney committing to hit 2% NATO defence spending benchmark in 2030
Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is expected to announce on Wednesday that if he becomes prime minister he’s ...
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NATO Ally Backs Trump's Defense Spending Demands: 'You Can Never Feel Safe'
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has declared that any effort to end Russia's war in Ukraine must fully involve Kyiv.
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Dutch military adds railway steel to rush troops to NATO’s east flank
Deployment in anger is not something that is planned, that always comes up suddenly, so you need some kind of minimum own ...
Europe must up its military spending. How much may depend on Russia – and Trump
Like traders in a souk, politicians keep tossing out new spending targets: 2%, 3% or even 5%. The decisive factor, however, ...
Two NATO Allies Commit to 5% Defense Spending Amid Trump Pressure: Report
Lithuania and Estonia have become the first NATO members to pledge an increase in defense spending to five percent of GDP, ...
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European Leaders Mull New Defense Reality As Trump’s Return Signals End To Unrequited Military Aid
The European Union(EU) nations met on Monday to chart a plan to bolster their defenses as President Donald Trump's return to the White House may be the final nail in the coffin for unconditional U.S.