Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-02-12 18:14:08 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F8788B3E2DF5C812963986E2EF14A33E0D9B9E886E4ECC9CD88A7D1A3581256C
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Original Note:
One note submitted describes NATO’s 2 percent of GDP defense spending benchmark as an “obligation.” This is a longstanding goal for NATO members to meet, advocated by successive US presidents. It is not a requirement, and all NATO member states are protected by Article V. https://www.euronews.com/2023/04/07/nato-why-is-spending-2-of-gdp-on-defence-so-controversial
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