Belgium wants NATO flexibility following Spain's 'noisy' outburst

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) June 23, 2025 Belgium on Monday said it was seeking "maximum flexibility" from NATO on ramped-up defence spending targets to be agreed at a summit this week after fellow laggard Spain insisted it had won an exception. Madrid said on Sunday it would not need to hit the five percent of GDP demanded by US President Donald Trump, setting up a potential clash at a two-day gathering starting on Tuesday in The H

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Belgium wants NATO flexibility following Spain's 'noisy' outburst
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) June 23, 2025
Belgium on Monday said it was seeking "maximum flexibility" from NATO on ramped-up defence spending targets to be agreed at a summit this week after fellow laggard Spain insisted it had won an exception. Madrid said on Sunday it would not need to hit the five percent of GDP demanded by US President Donald Trump, setting up a potential clash at a two-day gathering starting on Tuesday in The H