Finland just sent a clear message to Moscow – and it starts with 3% GDP
In a landmark move signaling a dramatic shift in defense posture, Finland has announced plans to raise its defense spending to at least 3 percent of its gross… 
In a landmark move signaling a dramatic shift in defense posture, Finland has announced plans to raise its defense spending to at least 3 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2029. The decision comes in direct response to what Finnish officials describe as a deteriorating security situation in Europe, particularly due to increasing military threats from neighboring Russia.
The Finnish Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy formally approved the ambitious defense spending target following a proposal from Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. “This uplift will strengthen Finland’s defense even further,” Häkkänen said, emphasizing the need to respond…
