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Video. Defence spending boost: Which EU countries are investing the most?

Updated: 06/12/2024 - 17:02 GMT+1

Largely fuelled by the war in Ukraine, EU member states' military spending peaked at €279 billion in 2023, with 2024 expected to hit €326 billion.

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