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Editorial: La Vanguardia

Trump amenaza a España, por Editorial
June 26, 2025

  • The NATO summit in The Hague was significant and contentious, marked by Trump's pressure to increase military spending to 5% of GDP.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte managed to placate Trump by limiting the summit to a single work session and securing approval for a rise in defense spending.
  • Rutte's proposal, approved as a strategic guideline for 2035, includes a 3.5% military spending and 1.5% spending on security and cyber defense.
  • Spain, led by President Pedro Sánchez, pushed back against committing to the 5% increase, resulting in Trump's threat of imposing tariffs.
  • A defense spending of 5% of GDP could lead European societies to focus on strengthening their military capabilities, posing challenges for social justice and economic stability.

Conclusion: The NATO summit opens a scene of increased tensions between the US and its allies over defense spending, with Spain facing potential economic consequences for its refusal to comply with the requested increase.