NATO sees sharp increase in Europe and Canada's defence spending - Reuters

NATO sees sharp increase in Europe and Canada's defence spending  Reuters

Under Carney, Canada Finally Hits NATO’s 2% Spending Target

Trump and other American presidents have criticized Canada for failing to meet the alliance’s military spending minimum of 2 percent of gross domestic product.

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Canada clears NATO's 2% bar — after years of lagging and a last-minute lift

Canada has finally met NATO’s two per cent defence spending target, buoyed by a $9.3 billion surge and internal accounting changes. The long-elusive milestone fulfills Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise under intense allied pressure, but comes as NATO shifts the goalposts farther and scrutiny turns to how the money is actually spent.

European NATO defense spending rose by almost 20% in 2025

European NATO members and Canada increased their defense spending by an aggregate of 19.6% in 2025, the second consecutive year at that rate. German defense spending, famously sluggish to rise, reached 2.4% of GDP.

REPLAY: NATO Secretary General annual report for 2025

NATO's European allies and Canada increased defence spending by 20% ​in 2025 compared to the previous year in real terms, alliance chief Mark Rutte said in his annual report published Thursday, urging NATO members to keep up ​the momentum. "I ‌expect Allies at the next NATO Summit in ⁠Ankara to show they are on a clear and credible path towards the 5% objective," he wrote, ‌adding that "a strong transatlantic bond remains essential in an age of ⁠global uncertainty".

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I've spent years exploring Michigan. These 4 cities made me feel like I was in Europe.

captiontk Savannah Born I've lived in the Midwest for most of my life, and my favorite state to visit is Michigan. I've found spots in the state that remind me of Europe, including Holland, which has Dutch roots. Meanwhile, Frankenmuth has tons of delicious German food and interesting architecture. The Midwest is often associated with cornfields, county fairs, and open roads — and, after living here for 24 years, I'd argue that reputation is mostly accurate. Michigan, however, is a differen...

NATO confirms Canada met 2% defence spending target, including some creative accounting

Conservatives said the federal government's 'creative accounting' has not increased the operational readiness and capability of the Canadian Armed Forces

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NATO sees sharp increase in Europe and Canada’s defence spending - The Straits Times

NATO sees sharp increase in Europe and Canada’s defence spending  The Straits Times

Gulf nations take lead on Iran at UN while Europe weakens stance, Danon tells 'Post' - interview

While sharply criticizing European countries, the ambassador noted that regional rivals had set aside their differences to face a common threat.

EU advocate general issues opinion on Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation legal challenge

The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has been formally advised that Ireland may only legally approve increased nitrogen limits for farms after scientifically determining that water quality objectives will not be prejudiced.

Series Mania Analysis: Streamers Put Their European Money Where Their Mouth Is

Money was the name of the game where streamers were concerned at Series Mania this year. An edition that has maybe felt a tad quieter than previous Lille confabs and suffered from a couple of last-minute keynote cancellations nonetheless was privy to grand spending commitments from Disney+, HBO Max and Prime Video. Disney+’s new European […]

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US allies in NATO upped defence spending 20% last year: report

NATO allies increased military spending to US$574 billion in 2025 and are now aiming for a higher defence target by 2035.

Philippines eyes defense cooperation with NATO, EU

The Philippines is pushing for broader defense cooperation with European nations at the ongoing 2026 Paris Defense and Strategy Forum in France.

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Turkey again blocks YouTube channel of dismissed public workers despite top court ruling

Turkish authorities have blocked KHK TV’s YouTube channel and X account for the second time, just three months after the Constitutional Court ordered the platform restored on grounds of the right to freedom of expression. According to the TR724 news website, the channel, which has roughly 103,000 subscribers, had been unblocked following the court’s finding […] The post Turkey again blocks YouTube channel of dismissed public workers despite top court ruling appeared first on Stockholm Center ...

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Sifuna stays as ODM SG after tribunal ruling

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Mark Rutte urges NATO countries to ramp up weapons production

Defense factories in NATO member states with highly developed military-industrial complexes need to build new production lines and introduce additional work shifts to increase the pace of weapons manufacturing.

Dutch defense spending surges past NATO targets as alliance sets sights higher

The Netherlands comfortably met NATO’s previous defense spending target last year, while only a few other member states barely reached it.

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Tribunal orders ODM, Sifuna to resolve dispute internally - the-star.co.ke

Tribunal orders ODM, Sifuna to resolve dispute internally  the-star.co.ke

Georgia in NATO Secretary General’s 2025 Report

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s 2025 annual report, presented on March 26, states that elements of NATO-Georgia cooperation were “reprioritised” following the 2024 parliamentary elections and “their aftermath.” Rutte separately said during a press conference that NATO sees “serious worries” about Georgia’s democratic trajectory, calling on Tbilisi to return to a “pro-EU, European-forward-looking approach.” The …

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