Defense spending is being considered at a level of 3.5% of GDP. This development follows pressure from the US.
Further information on this matter is available from the source. Details about the context and potential implications of this spending level are not specified here.
The source provides more insight into this issue, including the factors that led to this consideration and the potential outcomes of such a spending level.
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