France Surpasses NATO Defense Spending Target Amid Global Security Concerns

France has announced its commitment to achieving NATO's defense spending target this year ahead of schedule, signaling a proactive stance on bolstering the alliance's capabilities. The announcement comes at a crucial juncture, with global security concerns intensifying and discussions about NATO's future gaining prominence.

In recent days, former President Trump's suggestion that the U.S. might not come to the defense of NATO allies failing to meet the two-percent spending target has spurred renewed attention to the alliance's financial commitments.

In Paris, Toni Waterman says the announcement comes just days after former President. . .