Bulgaria’s Caretaker Prime Minister Pushes for Increased Defense Spending Above 2% of GDP

Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev has announced a request to the Ministry of Finance to ensure that defense spending exceeds 2% of Bulgaria’s gross domestic product (GDP). This commitment aligns with NATO’s broader goals, which urge member states to allocate even higher percentages for defense, targeting 2.5% of GDP by 2025 and encouraging a move toward 3%.

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