European Commissioner Urges 3% GDP Allocation for Military Spending

European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has called for a significant increase in defense spending among EU member states, suggesting that nations allocate 3% of their GDP to military budgets, instead of the current target of 2%. Speaking at a discussion on strengthening the EU's defense industrial base in Brussels, Kubilius emphasized the urgency of bolstering Europe’s defense capabilities in light of potential threats from Russia.

Kubilius proposed a bold investment plan of 500 billion euros over the next decade to address these concerns....