Romania aims for 2% defence spend
A plan for modernization of Romania’s national army from 2015-2027 has been given the green light.
It is expected that this will see defence spending reach 2% of GDP in line with NATO requirements, up from the current 1%. The plan also approves the use of the national armed forces in missions and operations abroad.
According to Traian Băsescu, who served as the fourth President of Romania from 2004-14, the unpredictable behaviour of Russia has forced the Romanian government to take this action.
He believes that Russia is considering plans to expand into Transnistria, Moldova and the southern regions of
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