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Wednesday, Jul 08, 2026
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Dutch Government Moves to Legally Lock in Higher NATO Defence Spending

The cabinet plans legislation that would commit the Netherlands to long-term defence spending of up to 3.5 percent of gross domestic product, reinforcing its commitment to NATO and expanding investment in military procurement, cybersecurity, and defence industries.
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