Trump administration wants to hear European member states this week Take it And Canada plans to increase the cost of security 5% of StartNew United States Ambassador Matthew Vittaker. At a press conference before the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Durgaiah, US Ambassador Matthew Wittaker stressed that the number is 5%. “We urge our allies to invest as if they are serious in their security.”
“Don’t be wrong. This minister’s crowd will be different,” said Vittcher, “5% is not just a number; This is essential for our safety. The coalition faces significant threats. “In 2023, during a large -scale war Russia against Ukraine This entered their second year, and NATO leaders agreed to spend at least 2% of national security budgets on GDP. Until now, 22 in 32 member states have done so, the leaders are a The new purpose In one Summit in the hack He June 25.
Trump, who questioned that the United States protects allies to spend too much allies, insists that NATO members are promising to spend at least 5%, but it will be a need for a Investment in an unprecedented level. NATO leaders emphasized a summit last year ”Russia It is still The most significant and direct threat For the safety of allies, “but some countries were concerned about Trump’s contacts with President Vladimir Putin.
Last week, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Shouf, believed that NATO leader ” 3.5% tough military cost By 2032, already “a 1.5% associated costInfrastructure, internet security and things like that. Reached 2032 “.
Although two figures are 5%, infrastructure and internet security will change the site of NATO traditional Cost of safety. He Seven years That too Narrow to regular standards The coalition. Asked about the request, NATO general secretary Mark Rutte did not deny it, but said: “I will not confirm the figures.” He pointed out that “many rumors are floating,” while the messengers argue the new cost purpose.
Vittaker seemed to ensure the “Investment Investment” program, “this includes matters such as movement and the necessary infrastructure. Internet security. That’s the course One more than missilesTanks and Obus. “” But at the same time, it should be related to security. This is not a dismissal of surprises for everything that can be imagined, ”Vittcher added.
It is still difficult to know how many partners in investment in security can reach 3.5% of GDP. NATO’s most recent estimates show that 22 allies will reach the target of 2% last year, before the previous 23 forecast. Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Italy, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain will not do so, however Place He hopes to reach a target of 2% one year late in 2025.
In addition, it is calculated America After Russia joined the Ukrainian Peninsula of Crimea, all members would spend 3.19% of GDP by 2024 when all members promised to increase costs. Is Its only friendship has declined its cost.
Vittaker said any European investment should be included in “security industry skills” Reasonable treatment to American companies Of safety technology ”.
Avoiding us and others “undermine NATO’s operating system, slows down Europe, raises costs and immerse innovations.” Last month, the Union Declared a New trigger Focusing on the purchase of more security equipment in Europe, to break the presence of its USA.
