Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy

Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target

With Spain pledging to spend 2% of its GDP on defence, PM Pedro Sánchez faces scepticism as he stretches the definition of military spending. Around Europe, not everyone is impressed.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
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Meet Germany’s New Traffic-Light Government
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Non-tax and non-tariff barriers report adopted a progressive approach to tackling cross-border restrictions, writes Marc Angel
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EU Regulation on Deforestation: The Case for National Certification Programs Partner Content
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15 Dec
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European Parlament report demands EU takes 'specific' action to combat gender-based cyberviolence, writes Sylwia Spurek
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