Washington reportedly weighs pushing Spain out of NATO; Sánchez says he is 'not worried'
Washington envisagerait de retirer l'Espagne de l'Otan, Pedro Sanchez ne s'estime "pas inquiet"
Summary
Reuters reports that the Trump administration is weighing options to suspend Spain from NATO over defense-spending disputes. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez brushed the concern aside, pointing out that the alliance's founding treaty contains no mechanism to expel or suspend a member. The story lands amid growing friction between Washington and several European allies.
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