President-elect Donald Trump suggested that Nato members should increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from the current 2% minimum. Meanwhile, Nato secretary general Mark Rutte also supports a hike in defense spending for preparedness against future conflicts. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized the idea, questioning the financial burden on citizens.
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