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NATO to Decide Path for Allies to Reach 5% Defense Spending Target
The alliance, not the U.S. president, will determine whether member countries have a credible path to the new spending goal, a NATO official said. Every ally can decide how to hold others accountable, the official added.
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NATO will determine whether member countries have a credible path to meeting the alliance's new 5% defense spending target. The determination will come from the alliance itself rather than from President Trump, according to remarks made during an interview. "Every ally can decide how they want to keep the allies to account," the official said.
The 5% target represents an increase from previous spending guidelines. Member governments will set their own methods for monitoring compliance. No timeline was provided for when the alliance would make its assessment.
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