Hussar in Brussels: Estonia supports increasing NATO defence spending to five percent

Hussar said in his speech to his colleagues that Russia’s actions were not a threat to only the Eastern flank but also elsewhere. “Russia’s militant groups are being formed in Sahel, it strives for strategic goals in the Arctic and its shadow fleet navigates through our waters untouched. Therefore, we are counting on the NATO Summit to make bold decisions that will ensure the long-term security of our transatlantic unity,” Hussar said.

The President of the Riigikogu highlighted Estonia’s commitment to raise its defence spending to 5.4% between 2026 and 2029. “We support the proposed NATO 5% target, and we think it should be reached by 2030.”

Hussar also stressed the need for NATO to continue its long-term political and military support for Ukraine and its open door policy. “Ukraine’s accession to NATO is the most reliable security guarantee for both Ukraine and the entire alliance,” Hussar declared.

The main topic at the NATO Parliamentary Summit is the rapid increase of defence spending of the Allies, as well as the strengthening of defence industries, and the organisation of large-scale joint procurements to meet NATO’s defence plans and capability goals.

This meeting of the Speakers is convened by the NATO Parliamentary Assembly ahead of the NATO Summit, which will take place on 24 and 25 June in The Hague, the Netherlands. Prime Minister Kristen Michal will represent Estonia at the NATO Summit.

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Source: Parliament of Estonia