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World Service,28 Jun 2022,26 mins

Increase in defence spending debated at Nato summit

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Heads of state and government from Nato's 30 member countries are meeting in Madrid to decide what the organisation's strategic and spending plan should be for the next 10 years. The proposals include a dramatic increase to the number of troops in its rapid response force, increasing weapons stockpiles and strengthening command and control. But how will it all be paid for? We speak to former Nato adviser, professor Gwythian Prins. A two-day demonstration has begun in Ghana's capital, Accra. Protesters are unhappy with recent fuel price rises and current economic conditions. Elsewhere, the fashion world mourns the death of Leonardo Del Vecchio, owner of eyewear company EssilorLuxottica - which produces Ray Ban and Oakley glasses. (Photo: Sanchez and the Secretary General Of Nato Ifema. Credit: Getty Images)

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