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The NATO alliance faces a pivotal two-day summit in the Netherlands, with the future of European security hinging on the outcomes of the gathering. Originally seen as a unifying event, the summit is now marred by divisions—most notably Spain’s rejection of meeting the alliance’s 5% GDP defense spending target.
Spain’s opposition was sharply criticized by President Trump, who labeled Spain a “very low payer,” and by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who emphasized that member commitments are obligatory. Other members, including Canada, are also below the 2% GDP contribution goal, with Spain currently at just 1.28%.