Editorial: El Mundo

• Spain's government faces criticism over its handling of Europe's defense following the U.S. military withdrawal.
• Concerns arise over Pedro Sanchez's reluctance to invest more in NATO.
• Spain is the country that spends less on NATO, only 1.29% of its GDP.
• 'Antimilitarism' of members of the Spanish government and their commitment to continental security is being questioned.
• Spain, as the fourth largest economy of the Eurozone, is expected to contribute to the strengthening of the EU.
• NATO's leader, Mark Rutte, underscores the urgent need for non-compliant countries to increase their contribution.
• Sanchez suggests joint mechanisms like euro-bonds or rescue funds as alternatives to national budgetary effort.

Conclusion: Overwhelming criticism points towards Spain's government attitude, highlighting the pressing need to increase defense spending to strengthen the EU.

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