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Editorial: El País

España ante el riesgo de guerra
April 1, 2024

  • We're living in a pre-war era marked by the fear that Vladímir Putin might win the war in Ukraine and that Trump might return to power, ignoring Europe's fate.
  • European countries have significantly increased their defense budget, with Poland leading the effort and Spain lagging behind.
  • Despite its lower military spending, Spain remains a net contributor to NATO security.
  • The increase in defense budget should serve to reinforce Europe's strategic autonomy and not depend on third parties.
  • Spain must seize new European funds for defense programs and work towards the goal of 50% of defense purchases being European products by 2030.

Conclusion: Spending more on defense isn't enough, it's essential to spend better. Europe needs to reinforce its strategic autonomy and Spain must play a key role in this process.