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SistaCallie: Revealed, the NATO slackers: Why Trump is so infuriated by countries spending less than half their fare share on European defence (and we should be too)
NATO has set its members a target of spending 2% of GDP on defence
France, Germany, Canada and Latvia among countries not meeting target
Trump had earlier suggested US would think twice about coming to the aid of nations who do not meet the recommended spend
By JULIAN ROBINSON FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 07:05 EST, 14 November 2016 | UPDATED: 10:10 EST, 14 November 2016
Data has revealed the NATO countries who are not spending enough on defense to warrant Donald Trump using US forces to protect them from an attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues.
The alliance has set a target for its members of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defense - but the likes of France, Germany and Canada are among more than 20 members not meeting the objective, figures show
Even Eastern European NATO members Latvia - bordering Russia - and neighbouring Lithuania are projected to spend less than the target level in 2016. Slovakia and Hungary - both bordering Ukraine - do not meet the 2 per cent recommendation either, according to defense one.]/b]
NATO chief warns that the West faces ‘the greatest challenge...
Mr Trump provoked alarm earlier this year by saying that the military alliance was created to confront a threat - the Soviet Union - that no longer exists and has called the alliance 'obsolete' and a bad deal for America. He argues that the US gets too little out of decades-old security partnerships like NATO, which is anchored in Europe but traditionally led by America.
In an interview earlier this year he said he would look to see whether countries had 'fulfilled their obligations to us' before deciding whether to come to their aid in the event of a Russian attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues
The 70-year-old also hit out at EU countries who are not paying their share of the bill for NATO. America picks up more than 70 per cent of the cost.
Britain, Greece, Estonia and Poland are the only other four of the 28 members to have signed up to the spending target. But the likes of France (1.8 per cent), Canada (1 per cent) and Germany (1.2 per cent) are not reaching the suggested level of expenditure. Slovenia, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg spend less than 1 per cent on defence, the statistics show. Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Albania, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Slovakia, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary and Canada all spend between 1 per cent and 1.4 per cent.
Meanwhile, France, Turkey, Norway, Lithuania, Romania and Latvia spend between 1.5 and 1.9 per cent of GDP of defence.
Yesterday, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg issued a stark warning that 'going it alone is not an option' following Trump's stunning US election victory. Michael Fallon says Europe must 'step up' and increase defense
Read more:
NATO has set its members a target of spending 2% of GDP on defence
France, Germany, Canada and Latvia among countries not meeting target
Trump had earlier suggested US would think twice about coming to the aid of nations who do not meet the recommended spend
By JULIAN ROBINSON FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 07:05 EST, 14 November 2016 | UPDATED: 10:10 EST, 14 November 2016
Data has revealed the NATO countries who are not spending enough on defense to warrant Donald Trump using US forces to protect them from an attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues.
The alliance has set a target for its members of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defense - but the likes of France, Germany and Canada are among more than 20 members not meeting the objective, figures show
Even Eastern European NATO members Latvia - bordering Russia - and neighbouring Lithuania are projected to spend less than the target level in 2016. Slovakia and Hungary - both bordering Ukraine - do not meet the 2 per cent recommendation either, according to defense one.]/b]
NATO chief warns that the West faces ‘the greatest challenge...
Mr Trump provoked alarm earlier this year by saying that the military alliance was created to confront a threat - the Soviet Union - that no longer exists and has called the alliance 'obsolete' and a bad deal for America. He argues that the US gets too little out of decades-old security partnerships like NATO, which is anchored in Europe but traditionally led by America.
In an interview earlier this year he said he would look to see whether countries had 'fulfilled their obligations to us' before deciding whether to come to their aid in the event of a Russian attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues
The 70-year-old also hit out at EU countries who are not paying their share of the bill for NATO. America picks up more than 70 per cent of the cost.
Britain, Greece, Estonia and Poland are the only other four of the 28 members to have signed up to the spending target. But the likes of France (1.8 per cent), Canada (1 per cent) and Germany (1.2 per cent) are not reaching the suggested level of expenditure. Slovenia, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg spend less than 1 per cent on defence, the statistics show. Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Albania, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Slovakia, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary and Canada all spend between 1 per cent and 1.4 per cent.
Meanwhile, France, Turkey, Norway, Lithuania, Romania and Latvia spend between 1.5 and 1.9 per cent of GDP of defence.
Yesterday, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg issued a stark warning that 'going it alone is not an option' following Trump's stunning US election victory. Michael Fallon says Europe must 'step up' and increase defense
Read more:
And Trump is right, but then the countries not spending 2% are also right - NATO is just a burden on us, what good has it done? Has it stopped any unwanted immigrants? No. Small countries are asked to buy weapons, equipment not suitable for their own defence but for participating in missions in god forsaken parts of the world. I say, NATO needs to be reorganized and given a new purpose. As it is it No Action Talk Only - and this is what you can hear in their HQ in Brussels.
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Capricorn143: And Trump is right, but then the countries not spending 2% are also right - NATO is just a burden on us, what good has it done? Has it stopped any unwanted immigrants? No. Small countries are asked to buy weapons, equipment not suitable for their own defence but for participating in missions in god forsaken parts of the world. I say, NATO needs to be reorganized and given a new purpose. As it is it No Action Talk Only - and this is what you can hear in their HQ in Brussels.
Not to worry!
Juncker will soon have his Quick-Respnse EU-Force!
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Conrad73: Not to worry!
Juncker will soon have his Quick-Response EU-Force!
Juncker will soon have his Quick-Response EU-Force!
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In his dreams, crazy drunkard 
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Capricorn143: In his dreams, crazy drunkard
At least now they are speaking about their plans to form a European Army in public. A couple of years ago it was just another 'conspiracy theory'.
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Capricorn143: In his dreams, crazy drunkard
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BRUSSELS POWER GRAB: Juncker urged to set up ’EU border guard’ to intervene in ANY country
A HEAVILY armed strike force of Euro border guards should be set up with a mandate to intervene in ANY country even without permission, a top Brussels body has urged today.
Jean-Claude Juncker has been given the green light to press ahead with his controversial dream of an omnipotent paramilitary EU police force by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
The influential Brussels think tank adopted an opinion today calling on the unelected EU Commission to found a European Border Guard that would have the “right to intervene” even without the permission of a country’s government.
Its chilling plan was unveiled in a press release today, which justified the draconian measures by claiming they are necessary to uphold the rights to asylum and free movement and the crumbling Schengen zone.
In its missive the EESC - which is regularly consulted by Member State governments - proposed converting the EU’s current border agency Frontex into a fully fledged armed force.
It stated: “This agency should have the right to intervene – upon Commission decision - in case of emergencies.”
The spine-chilling plot raises the possibility of armed euro guards loyal only to unaccountable bureaucrats in Brussels being parachuted in to restore order in EU countries against the express wishes of their people and democratically elected governments.
Rapporteur Giuseppe Iuliano said: "The European Border Guard should be empowered to effectively manage the EU border and support Member States dealing with overwhelming migration pressure.”
Whilst his opinion is not in any way binding, it will act as a further string in Juncker’s bow as his all-powerful EU Commission looks to press ahead with the plans.
It was officially adopted at a plenary session of the EESC held today, meaning it will now be passed on to officials at the Commission for consideration.
In its opinion the body states that the new border force “must be akin to a civilian police force, not a military force” and says that it should have a duty to “inform” the European Parliament and EU Council of its actions.
On continental Europe the vast majority of civilian police forces are heavily armed, with many more akin to paramilitary operations in the eyes of British citizens.
It also includes a pledge to “strictly limit” the new border guard’s “intervention right to well-defined emergencies”, but does not specify what conditions would be attached.
The EESC states: “The European Border Guard should be well trained and organised in order to fulfil its key missions - to rescue people and provide adequate care in respect of fundamental human rights and of the principle of ‘non-refoulement’.”
Non-refoulement is a legal principle by which vulnerable people should not be returned to any oppressor they are fleeing from, usually considered to be a state or government.
Related articles
End of the British Army? EU plots ‘scandalous’ military merger if UK votes to stay in
MEP says Brussels army is 'only way' to protect Europe
Is this proof EU is close to setting up its army?
A HEAVILY armed strike force of Euro border guards should be set up with a mandate to intervene in ANY country even without permission, a top Brussels body has urged today.
Jean-Claude Juncker has been given the green light to press ahead with his controversial dream of an omnipotent paramilitary EU police force by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
The influential Brussels think tank adopted an opinion today calling on the unelected EU Commission to found a European Border Guard that would have the “right to intervene” even without the permission of a country’s government.
Its chilling plan was unveiled in a press release today, which justified the draconian measures by claiming they are necessary to uphold the rights to asylum and free movement and the crumbling Schengen zone.
In its missive the EESC - which is regularly consulted by Member State governments - proposed converting the EU’s current border agency Frontex into a fully fledged armed force.
It stated: “This agency should have the right to intervene – upon Commission decision - in case of emergencies.”
The spine-chilling plot raises the possibility of armed euro guards loyal only to unaccountable bureaucrats in Brussels being parachuted in to restore order in EU countries against the express wishes of their people and democratically elected governments.
Rapporteur Giuseppe Iuliano said: "The European Border Guard should be empowered to effectively manage the EU border and support Member States dealing with overwhelming migration pressure.”
Whilst his opinion is not in any way binding, it will act as a further string in Juncker’s bow as his all-powerful EU Commission looks to press ahead with the plans.
It was officially adopted at a plenary session of the EESC held today, meaning it will now be passed on to officials at the Commission for consideration.
In its opinion the body states that the new border force “must be akin to a civilian police force, not a military force” and says that it should have a duty to “inform” the European Parliament and EU Council of its actions.
On continental Europe the vast majority of civilian police forces are heavily armed, with many more akin to paramilitary operations in the eyes of British citizens.
It also includes a pledge to “strictly limit” the new border guard’s “intervention right to well-defined emergencies”, but does not specify what conditions would be attached.
The EESC states: “The European Border Guard should be well trained and organised in order to fulfil its key missions - to rescue people and provide adequate care in respect of fundamental human rights and of the principle of ‘non-refoulement’.”
Non-refoulement is a legal principle by which vulnerable people should not be returned to any oppressor they are fleeing from, usually considered to be a state or government.
Related articles
End of the British Army? EU plots ‘scandalous’ military merger if UK votes to stay in
MEP says Brussels army is 'only way' to protect Europe
Is this proof EU is close to setting up its army?
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SistaCallie: Revealed, the NATO slackers: Why Trump is so infuriated by countries spending less than half their fare share on European defence (and we should be too)
NATO has set its members a target of spending 2% of GDP on defence
France, Germany, Canada and Latvia among countries not meeting target
Trump had earlier suggested US would think twice about coming to the aid of nations who do not meet the recommended spend
By JULIAN ROBINSON FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 07:05 EST, 14 November 2016 | UPDATED: 10:10 EST, 14 November 2016
Data has revealed the NATO countries who are not spending enough on defense to warrant Donald Trump using US forces to protect them from an attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues.
The alliance has set a target for its members of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defense - but the likes of France, Germany and Canada are among more than 20 members not meeting the objective, figures show
Even Eastern European NATO members Latvia - bordering Russia - and neighbouring Lithuania are projected to spend less than the target level in 2016. Slovakia and Hungary - both bordering Ukraine - do not meet the 2 per cent recommendation either, according to defense one.]/b]
NATO chief warns that the West faces ‘the greatest challenge...
Mr Trump provoked alarm earlier this year by saying that the military alliance was created to confront a threat - the Soviet Union - that no longer exists and has called the alliance 'obsolete' and a bad deal for America. He argues that the US gets too little out of decades-old security partnerships like NATO, which is anchored in Europe but traditionally led by America.
In an interview earlier this year he said he would look to see whether countries had 'fulfilled their obligations to us' before deciding whether to come to their aid in the event of a Russian attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues
The 70-year-old also hit out at EU countries who are not paying their share of the bill for NATO. America picks up more than 70 per cent of the cost.
Britain, Greece, Estonia and Poland are the only other four of the 28 members to have signed up to the spending target. But the likes of France (1.8 per cent), Canada (1 per cent) and Germany (1.2 per cent) are not reaching the suggested level of expenditure. Slovenia, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg spend less than 1 per cent on defence, the statistics show. Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Albania, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Slovakia, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary and Canada all spend between 1 per cent and 1.4 per cent.
Meanwhile, France, Turkey, Norway, Lithuania, Romania and Latvia spend between 1.5 and 1.9 per cent of GDP of defence.
Yesterday, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg issued a stark warning that 'going it alone is not an option' following Trump's stunning US election victory. Michael Fallon says Europe must 'step up' and increase defense
Read more:
All the lessons learnt by past generations have been forgotten . Putin could drive his tanks to the English channel without much bother , but why would he . Europe has very little industrial capacity populated by a lazy unemployable mouths to feed . Trumps right , NATO members pull their weight or he pulls the pin on them . I hope he does not talk about , and just does it .NATO has set its members a target of spending 2% of GDP on defence
France, Germany, Canada and Latvia among countries not meeting target
Trump had earlier suggested US would think twice about coming to the aid of nations who do not meet the recommended spend
By JULIAN ROBINSON FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 07:05 EST, 14 November 2016 | UPDATED: 10:10 EST, 14 November 2016
Data has revealed the NATO countries who are not spending enough on defense to warrant Donald Trump using US forces to protect them from an attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues.
The alliance has set a target for its members of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defense - but the likes of France, Germany and Canada are among more than 20 members not meeting the objective, figures show
Even Eastern European NATO members Latvia - bordering Russia - and neighbouring Lithuania are projected to spend less than the target level in 2016. Slovakia and Hungary - both bordering Ukraine - do not meet the 2 per cent recommendation either, according to defense one.]/b]
NATO chief warns that the West faces ‘the greatest challenge...
Mr Trump provoked alarm earlier this year by saying that the military alliance was created to confront a threat - the Soviet Union - that no longer exists and has called the alliance 'obsolete' and a bad deal for America. He argues that the US gets too little out of decades-old security partnerships like NATO, which is anchored in Europe but traditionally led by America.
In an interview earlier this year he said he would look to see whether countries had 'fulfilled their obligations to us' before deciding whether to come to their aid in the event of a Russian attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues
The 70-year-old also hit out at EU countries who are not paying their share of the bill for NATO. America picks up more than 70 per cent of the cost.
Britain, Greece, Estonia and Poland are the only other four of the 28 members to have signed up to the spending target. But the likes of France (1.8 per cent), Canada (1 per cent) and Germany (1.2 per cent) are not reaching the suggested level of expenditure. Slovenia, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg spend less than 1 per cent on defence, the statistics show. Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Albania, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Slovakia, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary and Canada all spend between 1 per cent and 1.4 per cent.
Meanwhile, France, Turkey, Norway, Lithuania, Romania and Latvia spend between 1.5 and 1.9 per cent of GDP of defence.
Yesterday, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg issued a stark warning that 'going it alone is not an option' following Trump's stunning US election victory. Michael Fallon says Europe must 'step up' and increase defense
Read more:
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Conrad73: BRUSSELS POWER GRAB: Juncker urged to set up ’EU border guard’ to intervene in ANY country
A HEAVILY armed strike force of Euro border guards should be set up with a mandate to intervene in ANY country even without permission, a top Brussels body has urged today.
Jean-Claude Juncker has been given the green light to press ahead with his controversial dream of an omnipotent paramilitary EU police force by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
The influential Brussels think tank adopted an opinion today calling on the unelected EU Commission to found a European Border Guard that would have the “right to intervene” even without the permission of a country’s government.
Its chilling plan was unveiled in a press release today, which justified the draconian measures by claiming they are necessary to uphold the rights to asylum and free movement and the crumbling Schengen zone.
In its missive the EESC - which is regularly consulted by Member State governments - proposed converting the EU’s current border agency Frontex into a fully fledged armed force.
It stated: “This agency should have the right to intervene – upon Commission decision - in case of emergencies.”
The spine-chilling plot raises the possibility of armed euro guards loyal only to unaccountable bureaucrats in Brussels being parachuted in to restore order in EU countries against the express wishes of their people and democratically elected governments.
Rapporteur Giuseppe Iuliano said: "The European Border Guard should be empowered to effectively manage the EU border and support Member States dealing with overwhelming migration pressure.”
Whilst his opinion is not in any way binding, it will act as a further string in Juncker’s bow as his all-powerful EU Commission looks to press ahead with the plans.
It was officially adopted at a plenary session of the EESC held today, meaning it will now be passed on to officials at the Commission for consideration.
In its opinion the body states that the new border force “must be akin to a civilian police force, not a military force” and says that it should have a duty to “inform” the European Parliament and EU Council of its actions.
On continental Europe the vast majority of civilian police forces are heavily armed, with many more akin to paramilitary operations in the eyes of British citizens.
It also includes a pledge to “strictly limit” the new border guard’s “intervention right to well-defined emergencies”, but does not specify what conditions would be attached.
The EESC states: “The European Border Guard should be well trained and organised in order to fulfil its key missions - to rescue people and provide adequate care in respect of fundamental human rights and of the principle of ‘non-refoulement’.”
Non-refoulement is a legal principle by which vulnerable people should not be returned to any oppressor they are fleeing from, usually considered to be a state or government.
Related articles
End of the British Army? EU plots ‘scandalous’ military merger if UK votes to stay in
MEP says Brussels army is 'only way' to protect Europe
Is this proof EU is close to setting up its army?
A HEAVILY armed strike force of Euro border guards should be set up with a mandate to intervene in ANY country even without permission, a top Brussels body has urged today.
Jean-Claude Juncker has been given the green light to press ahead with his controversial dream of an omnipotent paramilitary EU police force by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
The influential Brussels think tank adopted an opinion today calling on the unelected EU Commission to found a European Border Guard that would have the “right to intervene” even without the permission of a country’s government.
Its chilling plan was unveiled in a press release today, which justified the draconian measures by claiming they are necessary to uphold the rights to asylum and free movement and the crumbling Schengen zone.
In its missive the EESC - which is regularly consulted by Member State governments - proposed converting the EU’s current border agency Frontex into a fully fledged armed force.
It stated: “This agency should have the right to intervene – upon Commission decision - in case of emergencies.”
The spine-chilling plot raises the possibility of armed euro guards loyal only to unaccountable bureaucrats in Brussels being parachuted in to restore order in EU countries against the express wishes of their people and democratically elected governments.
Rapporteur Giuseppe Iuliano said: "The European Border Guard should be empowered to effectively manage the EU border and support Member States dealing with overwhelming migration pressure.”
Whilst his opinion is not in any way binding, it will act as a further string in Juncker’s bow as his all-powerful EU Commission looks to press ahead with the plans.
It was officially adopted at a plenary session of the EESC held today, meaning it will now be passed on to officials at the Commission for consideration.
In its opinion the body states that the new border force “must be akin to a civilian police force, not a military force” and says that it should have a duty to “inform” the European Parliament and EU Council of its actions.
On continental Europe the vast majority of civilian police forces are heavily armed, with many more akin to paramilitary operations in the eyes of British citizens.
It also includes a pledge to “strictly limit” the new border guard’s “intervention right to well-defined emergencies”, but does not specify what conditions would be attached.
The EESC states: “The European Border Guard should be well trained and organised in order to fulfil its key missions - to rescue people and provide adequate care in respect of fundamental human rights and of the principle of ‘non-refoulement’.”
Non-refoulement is a legal principle by which vulnerable people should not be returned to any oppressor they are fleeing from, usually considered to be a state or government.
Related articles
End of the British Army? EU plots ‘scandalous’ military merger if UK votes to stay in
MEP says Brussels army is 'only way' to protect Europe
Is this proof EU is close to setting up its army?
Taking about stupidity - they want to intervene in EU countries, i.e. when the people stand up to Brussels nonsense, yet they do not want to do a single thing to defend our external borders against the invasion.
Brussels a.k.a our beloved political establishment. are a bunch of lunatics! Can't wait for the elections in France, damn I hope we will be as brave as the Americans.
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Odd ... how posting a reasoned and accurate reply often kills a thread like this ?
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Okay,...Trump kicks Canukistan out....we are of little strategic or economic importance to begin with....wake us up for a fight or a hockey game,...eh?
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HexagonKeySet: Odd ... how posting a reasoned and accurate reply often kills a thread like this ?
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SistaCallie: Revealed, the NATO slackers: Why Trump is so infuriated by countries spending less than half their fare share on European defence (and we should be too)
NATO has set its members a target of spending 2% of GDP on defence
France, Germany, Canada and Latvia among countries not meeting target
Trump had earlier suggested US would think twice about coming to the aid of nations who do not meet the recommended spend
By JULIAN ROBINSON FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 07:05 EST, 14 November 2016 | UPDATED: 10:10 EST, 14 November 2016
Data has revealed the NATO countries who are not spending enough on defense to warrant Donald Trump using US forces to protect them from an attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues.
The alliance has set a target for its members of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defense - but the likes of France, Germany and Canada are among more than 20 members not meeting the objective, figures show
Even Eastern European NATO members Latvia - bordering Russia - and neighbouring Lithuania are projected to spend less than the target level in 2016. Slovakia and Hungary - both bordering Ukraine - do not meet the 2 per cent recommendation either, according to defense one.]/b]
NATO chief warns that the West faces ‘the greatest challenge...
Mr Trump provoked alarm earlier this year by saying that the military alliance was created to confront a threat - the Soviet Union - that no longer exists and has called the alliance 'obsolete' and a bad deal for America. He argues that the US gets too little out of decades-old security partnerships like NATO, which is anchored in Europe but traditionally led by America.
In an interview earlier this year he said he would look to see whether countries had 'fulfilled their obligations to us' before deciding whether to come to their aid in the event of a Russian attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues
The 70-year-old also hit out at EU countries who are not paying their share of the bill for NATO. America picks up more than 70 per cent of the cost.
Britain, Greece, Estonia and Poland are the only other four of the 28 members to have signed up to the spending target. But the likes of France (1.8 per cent), Canada (1 per cent) and Germany (1.2 per cent) are not reaching the suggested level of expenditure. Slovenia, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg spend less than 1 per cent on defence, the statistics show. Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Albania, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Slovakia, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary and Canada all spend between 1 per cent and 1.4 per cent.
Meanwhile, France, Turkey, Norway, Lithuania, Romania and Latvia spend between 1.5 and 1.9 per cent of GDP of defence.
Yesterday, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg issued a stark warning that 'going it alone is not an option' following Trump's stunning US election victory. Michael Fallon says Europe must 'step up' and increase defense
Read more:
I've heard that Obama sold America to NATO and what you should be worry is that Obama doesn't make Marshall Law where NATO can use excuse to attack Americans.NATO has set its members a target of spending 2% of GDP on defence
France, Germany, Canada and Latvia among countries not meeting target
Trump had earlier suggested US would think twice about coming to the aid of nations who do not meet the recommended spend
By JULIAN ROBINSON FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 07:05 EST, 14 November 2016 | UPDATED: 10:10 EST, 14 November 2016
Data has revealed the NATO countries who are not spending enough on defense to warrant Donald Trump using US forces to protect them from an attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues.
The alliance has set a target for its members of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defense - but the likes of France, Germany and Canada are among more than 20 members not meeting the objective, figures show
Even Eastern European NATO members Latvia - bordering Russia - and neighbouring Lithuania are projected to spend less than the target level in 2016. Slovakia and Hungary - both bordering Ukraine - do not meet the 2 per cent recommendation either, according to defense one.]/b]
NATO chief warns that the West faces ‘the greatest challenge...
Mr Trump provoked alarm earlier this year by saying that the military alliance was created to confront a threat - the Soviet Union - that no longer exists and has called the alliance 'obsolete' and a bad deal for America. He argues that the US gets too little out of decades-old security partnerships like NATO, which is anchored in Europe but traditionally led by America.
In an interview earlier this year he said he would look to see whether countries had 'fulfilled their obligations to us' before deciding whether to come to their aid in the event of a Russian attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues
The 70-year-old also hit out at EU countries who are not paying their share of the bill for NATO. America picks up more than 70 per cent of the cost.
Britain, Greece, Estonia and Poland are the only other four of the 28 members to have signed up to the spending target. But the likes of France (1.8 per cent), Canada (1 per cent) and Germany (1.2 per cent) are not reaching the suggested level of expenditure. Slovenia, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg spend less than 1 per cent on defence, the statistics show. Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Albania, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Slovakia, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary and Canada all spend between 1 per cent and 1.4 per cent.
Meanwhile, France, Turkey, Norway, Lithuania, Romania and Latvia spend between 1.5 and 1.9 per cent of GDP of defence.
Yesterday, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg issued a stark warning that 'going it alone is not an option' following Trump's stunning US election victory. Michael Fallon says Europe must 'step up' and increase defense
Read more:
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was talking about Tony Abbott, he was born in the UK
His parent migrated to Tasmania, it was he that lied about MH17, and spoke to Ping then about Mh370 the same person that said he would shirt-front Putin
His parent migrated to Tasmania, it was he that lied about MH17, and spoke to Ping then about Mh370 the same person that said he would shirt-front Putin
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Trump, Day After Merkel’s Visit, Says Germany Pays NATO and U.S. Too Little.
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Capricorn143: And Trump is right, but then the countries not spending 2% are also right - NATO is just a burden on us, what good has it done? Has it stopped any unwanted immigrants? No. Small countries are asked to buy weapons, equipment not suitable for their own defence but for participating in missions in god forsaken parts of the world. I say, NATO needs to be reorganized and given a new purpose. As it is it No Action Talk Only - and this is what you can hear in their HQ in Brussels.
tut tut short memory:
NATO sprang to george lunatic bush's rescue when he so foolishly bombed the crap out of hundreds of thousands innocence in Afghanistan
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BTW, what ever happened to Capricoin143 and that other young lady from the commie Slovenian countries who use to boast so much in Trump? Haven't seen or heard from them since their last big boast about how great Trump was... maybe their country shut them down on the computer..... uuhhh, just wondering 
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i think DJT is jumping in without good advice or careful thought. look what Israel is doing in Syria, that whole area is likely to erupt into a massive conflict.
Some time ago Hezbollah threatened to take out Israeli nuclear stockpile and probably will.
And anyway Germany has been spending its pledged 2% GDP on Defence, DJT wants them to spend more.
Some time ago Hezbollah threatened to take out Israeli nuclear stockpile and probably will.
And anyway Germany has been spending its pledged 2% GDP on Defence, DJT wants them to spend more.
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The German defence minister, Ursula von der Leyen, on Sunday rejected Donald Trump’s claim that Germany owes Nato and the US “vast sums” of money for defence.
'That's not how it works': Trump's grasp of Nato questioned
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“There is no debt account at Nato,” Von der Leyen said in a statement, adding that it was wrong to link the alliance’s target for members to spend 2% of their economic output on defence by 2024 solely to Nato.
“Defence spending also goes into UN peacekeeping missions, into our European missions and into our contribution to the fight against terrorism,” Von der Leyen said.
German defence spending is set to rise by €1.4bn ($1.5bn) to €38.5bn ($41.4bn) in 2018 – a figure that is projected to represent 1.26% of economic output, the finance minister, Wolfgang Schäuble, has said. In 2016, Germany’s defence spending ratio stood at 1.18%.
During her trip to Washington, Merkel reiterated Germany’s commitment to the 2% military spending goal.
'That's not how it works': Trump's grasp of Nato questioned
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“There is no debt account at Nato,” Von der Leyen said in a statement, adding that it was wrong to link the alliance’s target for members to spend 2% of their economic output on defence by 2024 solely to Nato.
“Defence spending also goes into UN peacekeeping missions, into our European missions and into our contribution to the fight against terrorism,” Von der Leyen said.
German defence spending is set to rise by €1.4bn ($1.5bn) to €38.5bn ($41.4bn) in 2018 – a figure that is projected to represent 1.26% of economic output, the finance minister, Wolfgang Schäuble, has said. In 2016, Germany’s defence spending ratio stood at 1.18%.
During her trip to Washington, Merkel reiterated Germany’s commitment to the 2% military spending goal.
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NATO has set its members a target of spending 2% of GDP on defence
France, Germany, Canada and Latvia among countries not meeting target
Trump had earlier suggested US would think twice about coming to the aid of nations who do not meet the recommended spend
By JULIAN ROBINSON FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 07:05 EST, 14 November 2016 | UPDATED: 10:10 EST, 14 November 2016
Data has revealed the NATO countries who are not spending enough on defense to warrant Donald Trump using US forces to protect them from an attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues.
The alliance has set a target for its members of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defense - but the likes of France, Germany and Canada are among more than 20 members not meeting the objective, figures show
Even Eastern European NATO members Latvia - bordering Russia - and neighbouring Lithuania are projected to spend less than the target level in 2016. Slovakia and Hungary - both bordering Ukraine - do not meet the 2 per cent recommendation either, according to defense one.]/b]
NATO chief warns that the West faces ‘the greatest challenge...
Mr Trump provoked alarm earlier this year by saying that the military alliance was created to confront a threat - the Soviet Union - that no longer exists and has called the alliance 'obsolete' and a bad deal for America. He argues that the US gets too little out of decades-old security partnerships like NATO, which is anchored in Europe but traditionally led by America.
In an interview earlier this year he said he would look to see whether countries had 'fulfilled their obligations to us' before deciding whether to come to their aid in the event of a Russian attack.
The President elect caused alarm during his election campaign by suggesting Washington would think twice about coming to the aid of an endangered NATO ally if it had not paid its dues
The 70-year-old also hit out at EU countries who are not paying their share of the bill for NATO. America picks up more than 70 per cent of the cost.
Britain, Greece, Estonia and Poland are the only other four of the 28 members to have signed up to the spending target. But the likes of France (1.8 per cent), Canada (1 per cent) and Germany (1.2 per cent) are not reaching the suggested level of expenditure. Slovenia, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg spend less than 1 per cent on defence, the statistics show. Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Albania, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Slovakia, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary and Canada all spend between 1 per cent and 1.4 per cent.
Meanwhile, France, Turkey, Norway, Lithuania, Romania and Latvia spend between 1.5 and 1.9 per cent of GDP of defence.
Yesterday, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg issued a stark warning that 'going it alone is not an option' following Trump's stunning US election victory. Michael Fallon says Europe must 'step up' and increase defense
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