U.S. Call for Increased Defense Spending Supported by Dutch Deputy PM
The U.S.'s push for allies to increase defense spending is supported by Dutch deputy prime minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius, who emphasized the importance of meeting NATO's agreed-upon target of 5% GDP allocation on defense. The Netherlands currently spends about 2.2% of its GDP on defense in 2025.
Topics: defense spending NATO political statements U.S.-Europe relations