💨 Abstract

The upcoming NATO summit in the Netherlands faces uncertainty as Spain announced it cannot meet U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for allies to spend 5% of their GDP on defense. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez argued that such a commitment is unreasonable and counterproductive, causing a potential deadlock. While other countries face similar challenges, Spain is the first to formally reject the proposal. The 5% goal includes 3.5% for defense spending and 1.5%

Courtesy: WTOP Staff