Spain was the only NATO ally not to commit to a large increase in military expenditures. Its embrace of a social safety net is a key reason.
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Spain was the only NATO ally not to commit to a large increase in military expenditures. Its embrace of a social safety net is a key reason.
By Lara Jakes and José Bautista
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez warns the spending hike would undermine EU efforts to build its own security and defence base.
MADRID: Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5 percent of gross domestic product on defense needs that’s due to be…
PM Pedro Sánchez says he wants a ‘more flexible formula’ that would make target optional or allow Madrid to opt out
Tensions over defense and foreign policy issues are growing between Madrid and Washington.
PM Pedro Sanchez sticks to defence budget of 2.1 per cent of GDP, putting him at odds with Donald Trump
BRUSSELS, Belgium: NATO on Sunday signed off on a pledge to ramp up defense spending before its upcoming summit, but Madrid…
