The Arizona government is making concrete progress towards a historic goal: raising defence spending to 2% of GDP within this legislature, an extra €4 billion per year. A promise kept, confirmed on Bel RTL by Deputy Prime Minister David Clarinval, who frames this commitment within a long-term vision, targeting 2.5% of GDP by 2034, with an evaluation clause set for 2029.
This strategic choice reflects a changing world, where threats are numerous and evolving. Strengthening our national security is a responsibility the MR fully embraces, without placing new burdens on citizens. The budgetary effort will be financed without any tax increase, through the sale of non-strategic public assets and cuts to inefficient spending in other areas.
But beyond security, this massive investment will bring tangible positive benefits for our country:
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support for Belgian companies active in the technology and industrial sectors,
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development of innovative sectors in space, cyber and research,
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strengthening of the police and Home Affairs to the tune of €200 million.
In an unstable world, Belgium cannot remain a spectator. The MR is taking responsibility: protecting our country, supporting our security forces and investing in the future. This is a policy of consistency, vision and sovereignty.