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Ireland's Defense Spending in the EU Spotlight | Cork News
Ireland’s defense spending is a fraction of the EU average—just 0.2% of GDP, far below the 2% target most member states hit or exceeded. Even after adjusting for GDP distortions, Ireland still lags at 0.3% of GNI. While hosting the EU presidency focused on boosting defense capabilities, Ireland remains an outlier among neutral states like Austria and Malta. With 23 of 27 EU countries meeting the target, Ireland’s budget—though up 35% to €1.49 billion—is still eight times smaller than the EU average. Countries closest to Russia lead in spending, while Ireland’s “record” increase still leaves…
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