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Dutch Government Sets Nineteen Billion Euro Defense Budget as Jetten Cabinet Prepares 2027 Spending Plan

Prime Minister Rob Jetten's minority coalition is negotiating the 2027 budget ahead of Prinsjesdag, with defense emerging as a major area of agreement as the government seeks to strengthen military capabilities and meet NATO commitments.
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