Poland Urges NATO to Raise Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2030

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Poland's defense minister has called on NATO members to accelerate military expenditure to reach a 5% GDP target by 2030 to counter evolving security threats. However, ECB policymaker Madis Muller of Estonia warned that funding such permanent defense spending through increased budget deficits is not a sustainable long-term solution. Adding to the fiscal debate, Latvia’s Finance Minister Arvils Aseradens called for sustainable funding instruments and expressed support for creating a multilateral defense bank. These developments highlight a growing tension between the urgent need for rearmament and the maintenance of fiscal discipline across Europe. While Poland continues to lead the push for higher spending, Baltic officials are increasingly focused on the long-term economic implications of debt-funded military expansion. The proposal for a dedicated defense bank marks a potential shift in how the alliance might finance its strategic objectives.

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