González Laya: 'You cannot go from 0.7% to 2% of military spending without a public debate, however uncomfortable'

González Laya: “No se puede pasar del 0,7 al 2% de gasto militar sin un debate público, aunque sea incómodo”

Jul 1, 2026, 04:07 PM es source ↗

Summary

Former Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya says defense spending cannot jump from 0.7% to 2% of GDP without a public debate, however uncomfortable. She made the remarks while presenting her geopolitical essay, arguing European citizens must discuss the dangers facing them.

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La exministra de Asuntos Exteriores defiende en la presentación de su ensayo geopolítico la necesidad de que la ciudadanía europea debata sobre los peligros que la acechan y cómo afrontarlos