What to expect from the US at the 2026 NATO summit

The 2026 NATO summit in Turkey focuses on monitoring US actions and Germany's progress toward a 5 percent defense target. Germany's cabinet approved a 2027 draft budget allocating approximately 20 percent of federal spending to defense. This share is projected to increase to nearly one third by 2030. These financial measures provide clues regarding Germany's ability to meet alliance requirements while the US maintains a close watch on developments during the summit week.