Spanish Congress Divided on Defense Spending

Published: 2025-03-21

The Spanish Congress witnessed heated debates over defense spending and NATO membership this week.

A motion by the Galician Nationalist Bloc (BNG) sparked divisions between the ruling coalition partners, PSOE and Sumar.

While Sumar supported calls to oppose increased military budgets and EU defense funds, PSOE rejected these proposals.

The motion also condemned former U.

S. President Donald Trump's controversial plans for Gaza and threats to other nations, which the PP abstained from voting on.

Despite the disagreements, both PSOE and Sumar downplayed the rift, emphasizing the non-binding nature of the motion.

The debates highlighted ongoing tensions within the coalition and the broader political landscape.