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Spain Resists NATO Push for 5% Defense Spending Target

Madrid emphasizes its capability-driven approach and negotiates extended timelines as NATO proposes a 2032 goal for increased military investment.

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La ministra de Defensa, Margarita Robles, en el Congreso de los Diputados.
Las ministras de Defensa y de Hacienda, Margarita Robles y María Jesús Montero, en el Congreso

Overview

  • Spain remains committed to meeting its accelerated 2% GDP defense spending target in 2025, supported by a €10.471 billion plan.
  • Defense Minister Margarita Robles has rejected discussions on raising defense spending beyond 2%, prioritizing capability assessments over fixed percentages.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed a 5% GDP defense spending target by 2032, with a breakdown of 3.5% for military investment and 1.5% for broader security infrastructure.
  • Spain is negotiating with NATO to extend deadlines for any additional increases, citing industrial capacity constraints and domestic political considerations.
  • The upcoming NATO summit in June will address these proposals, with Spain advocating for a balanced approach that considers both eastern and southern security challenges.