Spain left as sole major holdout on Nato’s 5% defence spending goal

Spain is the last major holdout in a NATO plan for all alliance members to commit to spending 5% of their GDP on defense by 2032, a target pushed by US President Donald Trump. While Spain’s government, under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has committed to meeting NATO’s current 2% target, it has not confirmed support for the 5% pledge, which could block a unanimous statement at the upcoming NATO leaders’ summit. Spanish officials emphasize the importance of developing military capabilities over specific spending percentages, reflecting a historical reluctance towards militarization in Spain.

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