Spain’s Sanchez Seeks Backing to Reach NATO Spending Target

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez sought to reassure other political parties that higher spending on defense will not affect social expenditure, and that it could represent an opportunity for the country.

“The Spanish government’s commitment is undeniable, firm, and decisive,” Sanchez said Thursday after talks with the leaders of nine parties to muster support for boosting defense spending and meeting NATO targets. “We will not cut a single cent from social policy and social cohesion to meet this commitment we have with Europe and our own country in the areas of security and defense.”