Calls for defence spending spree raise hackles in Spain
Madrid (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 Spain's leftist government, proportionally NATO's smallest spender on defence, faces political and popular resistance as it aims to meet European calls to ramp up its military budget. Russia's invasion of Ukraine and growing fears that President Donald Trump will withdraw US security guarantees that have protected Europe for decades have sent shockwaves through the continent. Spain dedic
Madrid (AFP) Mar 13, 2025
Spain's leftist government, proportionally NATO's smallest spender on defence, faces political and popular resistance as it aims to meet European calls to ramp up its military budget.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and growing fears that President Donald Trump will withdraw US security guarantees that have protected Europe for decades have sent shockwaves through the continent.
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Spain's leftist government, proportionally NATO's smallest spender on defence, faces political and popular resistance as it aims to meet European calls to ramp up its military budget.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and growing fears that President Donald Trump will withdraw US security guarantees that have protected Europe for decades have sent shockwaves through the continent.
Spain dedic 
