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Finland to spend 3.2% of GDP on defence by 2030 despite austerity
The plan would fund recruitment, reservist training, drone defense and explosives production as Finland seeks to meet NATO goals and curb debt.
- Finland will increase defense spending to 3.2% of GDP by 2030, aligning with NATO's evolving core defense target of 3.5% by 2035, the government announced.
- Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine prompted Finland to join NATO in 2023, shifting defense priorities from the 2.5% of GDP spending level recorded in 2025.
- Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said late Wednesday the government would direct increased funds toward military recruitment, reservist refresher courses, drone defense, and explosive production.
- To manage debt projected to breach 90% of GDP, the government implemented cuts to healthcare and social services while facing EU disciplinary steps for excessive deficits.
- Unpopular austerity measures have eroded government support ahead of next year's parliamentary election, with pollster Verian finding two in three respondents viewed the administration poorly.
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