Spain Defends NATO Contributions After Trump Criticism

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez highlights Spain's defense spending increases and NATO involvement following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Spain's defense spending, emphasizing the country's commitment to NATO's goals.
Sánchez noted that Spain has increased its defense spending by 70% over the last decade and invests 30% of its defense budget in new equipment, surpassing NATO's 20% requirement.
Despite these efforts, Spain's defense spending remains the lowest among NATO members at 1.28% of GDP, well below the 2% target.
Trump has proposed raising NATO's defense spending target to 5% of GDP, a figure no member currently meets, sparking further debate among allies.
Sánchez also defended Spain's broader contributions to NATO, citing its significant participation in alliance operations and ranking as the 10th largest contributor in absolute terms.