NATO Leaders Boost Defense Spending Amid Tensions
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NATO leaders met in the Netherlands. They agreed to increase defense spending after pressure from the US. The leaders said they would help each other if attacked.
The leaders agreed to invest 5% of GDP on defense. This money will be spent by 2035 to protect each other.
Some countries like Spain are not sure they can spend that much. They will review the spending in 2029 to check on progress.
The leaders said they would protect each other if attacked. Some leaders said this agreement will make NATO stronger.
The higher spending will cost each country billions of dollars. The US wants to focus on other security issues in the world.
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Where did NATO leaders meet?
NATO leaders met in the Netherlands.
What percentage of GDP did the leaders agree to invest in defense?
The leaders agreed to invest 5% of GDP on defense.
What will happen in 2029 regarding the spending?
They will review the spending in 2029 to check on progress.
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