RetiredGySgt
Diamond Member
- May 6, 2007
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Ohh bullshit. They are deadbeats and are not paying their share and expect us to defend them and retards like you applaud their decision.Nope - they did NOT agree to spend 2% - but agreed to acknowledge the guideline - that "envisages" a defense budget of 2% minimum.
Defense Budget allocation is a national, sovereign decision, but NATO Allies have agreed that at least 20% of defense expenditures should be devoted to major equipment spending, including the associated research and development, perceived as a crucial indicator for the scale and pace of modernization.
Aka - the German government of 2006 agreed to acknowledge the guideline - and the German government of e.g. 2023 agreed to ignore the acknowledgement of the guideline of the e.g. 2006 government. Simply because they don't have the $$ aka Euros available.