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Dutch back defence spending increase, housing biggest issue

Veldkamp urges focus on Gaza and Ukraine amid Iran-Israel war

Nato summit will stretch Dutch logistical capacity to the limit

Dutch cabinet meets on Sunday to discuss US bombing of Iran

GroenLinks-PvdA members back weapons embargo on Israel

MPs agree to press ahead with most draft legislation

Dutch vote to increase defence spending ahead of Nato summit

Defence expansion plans under threat from nitrogen rules: TNO

Timmermans backs 3.5% defence spending plan but sets conditions

The Netherlands aims to raise defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

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