Spain won't meet targeted new NATO standard of 5 percent
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez writes to NATO chief Rutte that increasing defense spending to 5% is unreasonable and counterproductive, as it would require raising taxes, cutting public services, and delaying climate transition, making it incompatible with Spain's welfare state and global vision. Sanchez proposes a flexible formula instead of an optional 5% or excluding Spain altogether, as Trump pushes for the increase in defense spending.