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#EUDefence: #Germany will agree on military service in time for 2026, minister says, by @sasilink.bsky.social | Reuters
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Germany will agree on military service in time for 2026, minister says
Germany's defence minister is confident its fractious ruling coalition can agree on a new model of military service in time for it to come into effect next year as planned, given security concerns over Russia, he told Reuters on Saturday.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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NATO Hague summit need to know from Team Reuters:

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NATO leaders set to back Trump defence spending goal at Hague summit
NATO leaders gather in The Hague on Wednesday for a summit tailor-made for U.S. President Donald Trump, with European allies hoping a pledge to hike defence spending will prompt him to dispel doubts about his commitment to the alliance.
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June 25, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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Spain agrees with NATO to skip 5% defence spending target reut.rs/3FRnlC9
Spain agrees with NATO to skip 5% defence spending target
Spain agreed with the NATO military alliance to be excluded from spending 5% of its gross domestic product on defence, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday.
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June 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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It's done! There's a deal on the NATO summit statement.

5% of GDP for annual defence and security-related spending by 2035

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NATO countries approve Hague summit statement with 5% defence spending goal, diplomats say
NATO countries agreed a statement on Sunday for their upcoming summit that sets a goal of 5% of GDP for annual defence and security-related spending by 2035, overcoming objections from Spain, diplomats said.
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June 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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New from Reuters:

Donald Trump has told NATO allies he'll nominate a new Supreme Allied Commander Europe, quelling fears he might relinquish a key post that also symbolises US commitment to Europe's defence.

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Exclusive: America's next top general in Europe will also lead NATO forces, officials say
President Trump will maintain the traditional role of a U.S. general at the helm of NATO even as Washington pushes European allies to take more responsibility for their security.
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May 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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To get Hungarian PM Viktor Orban to end his block on a 50 bln euro aid package for Ukraine, other EU leaders teamed up ahead of today's summit to deliver a stark message: You're on your own this time.

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February 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM