Spain to increase defense spending for Europe by 10.47 billion euros by 2025

2025-04-22 19:17:21 / BOTA ALFA PRESS

Spain to increase defense spending for Europe by 10.47 billion euros by 2025

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced today that his government will increase defense spending for Europe by 2% of GDP this year.

He stressed that spending will increase by 10.47 billion euros, focusing on telecommunications, cybersecurity and military equipment.

"This plan will help us reach the 2% target in record time. Spain will contribute to the defense of Europe," Sanchez said.

Recall that Spain's defense spending amounted to only 1.3% of GDP last year, this was the lowest percentage among NATO countries.

 

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