Overview

• Allies agreed to allocate 3.5% of GDP to core military capabilities and 1.5% to broader security measures over the next decade
• Spain was the sole member to withhold its commitment, contending its current budget meets NATO obligations
• President Trump declined to fully endorse Article 5 en route to the summit, prompting concern among European partners
• Secretary‐General Mark Rutte publicly praised Trump’s role and highlighted U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites to secure his support
• Ukrainian President Zelensky attended a royal dinner but was not invited to the summit’s main working session, reflecting split priorities on Kyiv’s NATO bid