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

6/21/2025

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Sánchez Rejects NATO Spending

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, firmly dismissed NATO's call to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, deeming it impractical. Instead, he proposed a more attainable target of 2.1%. With Spain currently investing just 1.3% of its GDP in defense, this stance highlights the nation's cautious approach amid rising military demands.

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Sweden Postpones Defense

Sweden has postponed its defense spending target to 3.5% of GDP until 2032, just before the NATO summit in The Hague. Officials view this new timeline as a potential compromise among allies. Meanwhile, worries about NATO's air defense readiness continue to grow, sparking urgent calls for enhanced investment in defense systems.

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Sánchez Rejects NATO Spending

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, firmly dismissed NATO's call to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, deeming it impractical. Instead, he proposed a more attainable target of 2.1%. With Spain currently investing just 1.3% of its GDP in defense, this stance highlights the nation's cautious approach amid rising military demands.

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