Dutch Need to Spend €19bn Extra on Defence to Meet Nato Target - DutchNews.nl

To meet NATO's 'capacity targets', the Dutch defence budget would amount to approximately 3.5 percent of gross domestic product.

The Netherlands will have to spend at least 16 to 19 billion euros extra on defense annually to meet the new NATO requirements. In total, the required expenditure amounts to 3.5 percent of the gross domestic product, while it is now 2 percent.

Dutch need to spend €19bn extra on defence to meet Nato target - DutchNews.nl

Dutch need to spend €19bn extra on defence to meet Nato target

NATO Urges Netherlands To Boost Defense Spending By €16-19 Billion

NATO has called on the Netherlands to significantly increase its defense budget, requesting an additional €16 to €19 billion, which would bring the country’s defense spending to 3.5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This proposal comes as part of NATO’s broader strategy to strengthen its defense capabilities, especially in light of rising threats, including Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine. Ruben Brekelmans, the Dutch Minister of Defen…

NATO requests that the Netherlands spend an extra 16 to 19 billion euros on its defense

NATO is asking the Netherlands to spend at least 16 to 19 billion euros extra on the country’s defense. This would mean that the Netherlands is spending 3.5 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on the defense department. Ruben Brekelmans, the Minister of Defense, confirmed this to parliament. The alliance feels that a significant increase is necessary to maintain the defense of NATO. It is up to the Cabinet to decide how to handle the req…