Editorial: El País

• Global defense spending is on the rise, driven by various conflicts and geopolitical tensions.
• Actual military spending regularly exceeds initially budgeted amounts, seemingly a tactic used to circumvent internal pressures and dodge public opinion.
• Military spending is distributed among various departments, not just the Ministry of Defense, which can distort the real figures.
• Despite significant increases, Spain is still below the 2% of GDP defense spending commitment by NATO countries.

Conclusion: It is necessary for public accounts to faithfully reflect military spending and international commitments, allowing a clear and direct view of political priorities and future commitments.

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