Target defence expenditure share of GDP 2,00 % GDP(%) 1,50 % 1,00 % 0,50 % 0,00 % 2020 2025 2030 2035 Rational and sustainable defence expenditure able to effectively support the development objectives in this document and at the same time follow the Defence Investment Pledge, should gradually increase to at least 1.5% of GDP in 2024. Between 2024 and 2035, the share of GDP for defence will move towards 2% of GDP within broad fiscal frameworks. If defence expenditure in the next medium-term period does not reach the defined proportion, the vision of the Defence White Paper of the Republic of Slovenia will not be fully implemented. Moreover, it will be necessary to reflect on the level of the defence system’s capabilities and the adopted international obligations, and on the related consequences for a wider national security system. 29