Unity at NATO Summit Amid Spending Dispute

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof expressed confidence in unity among allies at the NATO summit despite Spain's statement about not spending 5% of its GDP on defense. He also mentioned that it's too soon to discuss any potential repercussions against Spain.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 25-06-2025 11:59 IST | Created: 25-06-2025 11:59 IST
Unity at NATO Summit Amid Spending Dispute

At the upcoming NATO summit, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof remains optimistic about unity among its allies, despite Spain's declaration regarding defense spending.

On Wednesday, Schoof commented on Spain's ability to abstain from allocating 5% of its GDP to defense efforts, suggesting that alliance cohesion remains intact.

Furthermore, Schoof emphasized that discussions over potential repercussions against Spain are premature, indicating ongoing diplomatic dialogues within the coalition.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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