Spain Secures NATO Exemption from Defense Spending Goal

Source: Spain reaches deal with NATO ahead of summit to be excluded from 5% defense spending goal (2025-06-22)

Spain has reached an agreement with NATO to be exempted from the alliance's 5% of GDP defense spending target. This move allows Spain to allocate its military budget differently while maintaining its commitments within NATO. The deal comes amid ongoing global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in the Middle East. Spain's exemption highlights the evolving dynamics of NATO's defense strategies and member nations' varying financial contributions.

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