Originally Posted by
Plastic787
The 2% is guideline it is in absolutely no way mandated. Go read the charter. Trump is frankly insane at this point.
That is open to interpretation and the ‘
agreement’’ does need tightening up. On the one hand the document does make reference to ‘guideline’ but then goes on about ‘an agreement’ to contribute a minimum of 2% of GDP each year.
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The 2% defence investment guideline
In 2006, NATO Defence Ministers agreed to commit a minimum of 2% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to defence spending to continue to ensure the Alliance's military readiness. This guideline also serves as an indicator of a country's political will to contribute to NATO's common defence efforts since the defence capacity of each member has an impact on the overall perception of the Alliance's credibility as a politico-military organisation.
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In which world can it be both an agreement and a guideline?
Similarly, is there a single reason why any NATO country cannot contribute 2% of its GDP? The inference is clear. Some countries want gold standard cover at cut rate premiums.