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defense budget

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Dutch soldier; Flag of the Netherlands on military uniform
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Dutch manufacturers expand into defense sector with €22 billion in government funding
24 November 2025 - 15:20
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks to reporters ahead of meetings with European leaders in Copenhagen. 2 October 2025
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EU leaders agree on urgent need to innovate in defense, especially drones
2 October 2025 - 12:50
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ING Bank
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ING among five banks working to set up new defense fund for NATO allies
8 August 2025 - 07:00
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Dutch soldier; Flag of the Netherlands on military uniform
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Rabobank: Europe must invest wisely in defense to boost security and economy
25 June 2025 - 06:30
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Prime Minister Dick Schoof reiterates the Netherlands' commitment to support Ukraine on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, 24 February 2025
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Dutch gov’t wants aid to Ukraine to count towards NATO defense spending standard
18 June 2025 - 14:30
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The uniforms of the Dutch military
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Majority of Dutch back raising NATO spending target to 5% of GDP, poll finds
18 June 2025 - 07:00
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Screenshot of a video released by Natuurmonumenten showing six wolf cubs in Zuid-West Veluwe during the spring of 2023.
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Defense plans spark outcry over threat to Veluwe Nature Reserve
24 May 2025 - 13:55
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The uniforms of the Dutch military
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Dutch majority supports pension fund investment in defense amid rising global tensions
21 April 2025 - 21:10
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European union flag in front of building
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Dutch support for EU at record high, security seen as key benefit
25 March 2025 - 17:00
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JA21 MP Joost Eerdmans is congratulated by PVV MP Willem Boutkan after the Tweede Kamer voted against supporting the €800 billion ReArm Europe plan. 11 March 2025
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Dutch Parliament opposed to Von der Leyen's €800 billion European defense plan
11 March 2025 - 17:31
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(Syrian flag at demonstration in Strasbourg, 2015)
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Netherlands provided security for OPCW visit to Syria
8 February 2025 - 19:40
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Ministers Caspar Veldkamp of Foreign Affairs and Ruben Brekelmans of Defense visit the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine memorial in Ukraine, 7 July 2024
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Ukraine is losing the war against Russia, Dutch Defense Minister says
5 December 2024 - 07:35
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Flags of Russia and Ukraine.
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Netherlands has given Ukraine over €800 million in military support
18 November 2022 - 20:35
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Prime Minister Mark Rutte meets with U.S. president Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a NATO summit in Brussels, 25 May 2017
Politics
Dutch PM Rutte meets trump; expects 'fine' relationship
26 May 2017 - 08:12
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Mountain Leaders of the Dutch Marines reach the top of Mount Manaslu in the Himalayas, April 2016
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Military trip to Nepal cost Dutch gov’t a stunning million euros
27 March 2017 - 09:45
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Dutch soldiers
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Dutch armed forces seriously neglected: Advice Council
10 March 2017 - 09:55
Politics
Defense Chief: I should have stopped budget cuts sooner
21 November 2016 - 12:50
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Almost all Dutch MPs want more money for Defense
17 November 2016 - 07:45
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Afghanistan,Tarin Kowt.Schietoefening van de patserhouwitser op kamp Holland.
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NATO harshly criticizes weak Netherlands defense spending
24 March 2016 - 13:10
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Defense ministry wants extra €2 billion for armed forces
21 March 2016 - 15:00
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Dutch support bombing ISIS in Syria despite Defense budget woes
10 September 2015 - 10:58
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Ex-Ministers: Defense needs extra €1.5 billion
24 April 2015 - 14:35
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NATO pleads for larger Dutch defense budget
31 January 2014 - 04:34
Politics
Not Enough Young Soldiers
17 April 2013 - 09:11

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