EXPOSÉ: Spain’s Sánchez Defies U.S. Pressure on Military Spending at EU Summit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arrived at the Brussels European Council summit amid a heated controversy fueled by his refusal to boost Spain's military spending as urged by the United States and NATO leadership. This defiance has provoked stern warnings from President Donald Trump, who sharply criticized Spain for failing to meet what he calls fair defense contributions.Sánchez's stance—capping defense expenditure at 2.1% of GDP—is far below the 5% target pushed aggressively by Washington and NATO allies seeking a stronger collective defense posture. Despite these pressures, Sánchez underscored Spain’s commitment within the agreed flexibility framework established with NATO, dismissing Trump’s...