Defence spending by NATO’s European members and Canada rose by 20% in 2024, compared to the previous year, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday. NATO members are facing renewed pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to ramp up their defence spending, which he frequently demanded during his first term in office. Many members have been anxious to show that they have taken his message on board and have already increased military spending, particularly since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.Read More
