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Spain's PM Rejects NATO's 5% Defense Spending Demand

6/20/2025

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has boldly dismissed NATO's call to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, deeming it "unreasonable" and "counterproductive." Instead, he champions a more adaptable approach, asserting that a 2.1% allocation suffices for Spain's military needs. This firm position may stir tensions at the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague.

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has boldly dismissed NATO's call to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, deeming it "unreasonable" and "counterproductive." Instead, he champions a more adaptable approach, asserting that a 2.1% allocation suffices for Spain's military needs. This firm position may stir tensions at the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague.