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Dispute Over European Defense Billions Causes Weeks of Delay

Dispute Over European Defense Billions Causes Weeks of Delay
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Politics May 6, 2025 06:00

brussels - Tensions rise among EU member states over defense funding as disagreements on where to spend arise, with the Netherlands and Germany pushing for purchases in non-EU NATO countries.

Dispute Over European Defense Billions Causes Weeks of Delay

A rift between EU member states has stalled a common agreement on a 150 million euro defense loan. The funding is meant for joint defense purchases, but disagreements persist on whether it can be spent outside the EU.

Resistance to Protectionism

Netherlands and Germany oppose restrictive measures that limit spending within the EU, advocating for inclusion of non-EU NATO countries like the US, Canada, and the UK.

Concerns and Hopes

Diplomats express concerns over fair distribution of funds to benefit not only major players in the German defense industry but also small and medium-sized enterprises. Despite delays, there is optimism for an agreement this month.

EU's Defense Package

The EU faces internal challenges regarding defense funding, with the Netherlands embracing EU loans while facing criticism from the Dutch parliament. Meanwhile, NATO chief proposes new investment norms, aiming for 3.5% of GDP to be allocated to defense.

New NATO Investment Norms

Mark Rutte introduces a proposal for increased defense spending, aligning with the US call for a 5% NATO norm. Rutte suggests a 3.5% norm for defense investments and a separate 1.5% norm for security matters like cybersecurity, addressing demands from Southern European countries.

Implementation and Timeline

The timeline for meeting the new NATO norms remains uncertain, with countries previously given a 10-year period to reach the 2% target. The current proposals pose significant financial commitments for countries like the Netherlands.

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