Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced that his government will not meet NATO’s goal of spending at least 5% of GDP on defense. Instead, Madrid has set a target of 2.1%, citing economic constraints. The decision comes after days of diplomatic negotiations and drew criticism from former US President Donald Trump. Despite the setback, Spain is still committed to increasing its defense spending in line with the country’s legitimate needs.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-22/nato-offers-to-tweak-5-spending-goal-to-win-spanish-approval