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EU defence-spending target remains difficult despite major budget increase

The EU has increased military budgets by 80%, but its defence-preparedness objective for 2030 remains difficult to reach.

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Persistent shortfalls could limit Europe's ability to strengthen collective defence and respond to security threats.

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