Under the uncertain light of the ‘ceasefire’ between Israel and Iran, today marks the start of a series of critical summits for both NATO and the EU. First up is NATO’s summit in The Hague on June 25-26, followed by the EU Summit in Brussels on June 26-27, 2025. Defense spending will be central to discussions at both events. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rute emphasized the need for allies to take bold decisions to strengthen collective defense amid growing global challenges. A new investment plan aims to increase defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP. Meanwhile, EU leaders are expected to build on ongoing efforts to enhance defense capabilities and address geopolitical issues like Ukraine and the Middle East. Both organizations aim to bolster security cooperation while supporting Ukraine and addressing migration and border security.
Critical NATO and EU Summits Begin Amid Middle East Tensions
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