Sánchez secures Defense in silence before the end of his term: millions committed and peace mission for Ukraine

The Spanish government is significantly increasing defense spending ahead of the elections on November 29, with over 16 billion euros allocated in six weeks. This includes a recent approval of nearly 12 billion euros for new modernization programs. Spain is also participating in a multinational military exercise in Poland, contributing seven soldiers to a training initiative for Ukraine. The government aims to meet NATO's 2% GDP defense spending requirement, which will bind future administrations. Despite the substantial military expenditures, the government emphasizes social measures to engage voters, as defense spending is less popular among coalition partners and the electorate.