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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EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
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In conversation with... David Clark Partner Content
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Issue 505 | 18 November 2019
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Movers and Shakers | 8 November 2019
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