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Albania between NATO pressure and its social reality

At the Hague Summit in June 2025, NATO countries adopted a bold new target: increasing defense spending to 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2035. This target is not merely symbolic. It is a clear sign that the Alliance is transitioning...

05/07/2025Blogalbania, budget increase, defense spending, economic impact, GDP, military modernization, nato, public trust, strategic engagement0 CommentsRead more...

The impact of NATO’s new target on Albania’s medium-term budget and relations with the EU

The historic decision of the Hague summit and its strategic implications for Albania The historic decision of the Hague Summit on June 25, 2025, which requires NATO member states to increase defense spending to 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by...

26/06/2025Blogalbania, defense spending, dual-use infrastructure, economic development, EU integration, fiscal pressure, NATO obligations, public debt risk, security strategy0 CommentsRead more...

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