Spain is set to disrupt the upcoming NATO summit by opposing the alliance’s 5% defense spending target. This bold move highlights growing rifts over financial commitments amid rising security challenges, Reuters reports
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Lithuanian Defense Minister strongly rejected any exemption for Spain from the 5% NATO spending target, emphasizing that every member must fully uphold their commitments. This stance underscores NATO’s unwavering determination to ensure all allies meet unified defense budget goals
NATO countries have pledged to ramp up their defense spending to 5% of GDP, marking a bold move to strengthen collective security amid rising geopolitical tensions, officials confirmed