Spain Secures NATO Deal to Reduce Defense Spending Target
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 goal. This deal allows Spain to allocate its military budget differently while maintaining its commitments within NATO. The move comes amid ongoing global conflicts, including the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars. The exemption highlights Spain's strategic negotiations within the alliance, balancing national priorities with international security obligations.
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