US EditionNATO countries approve Hague summit statement with 5% defence spending goal, diplomats say
- NATO leaders agreed at the June 22-23, 2025 summit in The Hague to a new 5% GDP defense spending target for member countries.
- This agreement follows sustained U.S. pressure, especially by President Trump, who insisted allies must increase spending and meet the 5% goal promptly.
- The plan divides spending into 3.5% for traditional military capabilities and 1.5% for defense-related infrastructure, but lacks clear standards defining eligible infrastructure costs.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rejected the 5% target, stating Spain will maintain a 2.1% GDP defense commitment focusing on capabilities rather than raw percentages.
- This division suggests that while all 32 NATO members approved the pledge, some, like Spain, will negotiate deviations, implying challenges in uniformly meeting the ambitious spending goals.
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