Belgian defense reform proposal targets state spending to meet NATO goals

rtl.be (French)

Former Belgian Defense Vice-Chief Marc Thys proposes reforming state functioning to meet NATO's 3% GDP defense spending target. Thys argues Belgium spends significantly more than other European nations on state operations, suggesting this excess could fund defense needs. He notes Belgium lags behind regional peers in defense investment plans. He suggests reviewing political party financing and the federal financing law to address structural budget issues affecting various public services.


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