NATO is set to hold a significant meeting to address increasing military spending as conflicts in the Middle East escalate, particularly between Iran and Israel. Protests erupted in The Hague, reflecting public opposition to military expenditure during times of war. Notably, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticized proposed spending increases, advocating for more flexible targets. Meanwhile, US President Trump has pressured NATO members to contribute more to defense, highlighting internal tensions within the alliance, particularly from countries like Spain, which he claims under-invest in military.
"Things are not good. So why do we spend money on war?" – Hossein Hamadani, representing the sentiment of protesters opposing military spending and supporting peace.
"The summit is expected to kick off on Tuesday, with leaders of the 32 NATO-allied countries to meet... to discuss an increase in defence spending."
"Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez spoke out against the agreement to increase defence spending to 5 percent of national Gross Domestic Product as not only unreasonable but also counterproductive."
"Trump said... Madrid was notorious for underspending on defence and said it needed to pay what other NATO members were paying."
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