Hungary's newly elected Prime Minister Peter Macar has announced that the government plans to increase military spending to 5 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035, aligning with NATO's strategic objectives.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, citing international media reports, the decision reflects a commitment to a phased and predictable expansion of the national defense budget.
"This indicator will reach 5 percent of GDP by 2035," the Prime Minister stated, emphasizing that the government is determined to restore Hungary's role as a full-fledged member within NATO and establish the nation as a reliable ally.
The move comes as NATO member states are expected to formalize commitments to increase defense spending to the 5 percent of GDP threshold in upcoming summit declarations. This shift underscores a broader trend among European nations to bolster military capabilities in response to evolving global security challenges. Hungary, a member of the alliance since 1999, has historically sought to balance its national security interests with its obligations to the collective defense framework of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
