The countries that spend the most on Nato - and who needs to do more

Progressive: Threat to alliance stability — Progressive outlets emphasize Trump's unpredictability and pressure as destabilizing to NATO, requiring careful management to prevent broader damage to alliance unity.

Moderate: Defense spending accountability debate — Centrist outlets focus on practical negotiations around military spending targets, with nations presenting fiscal positions and seeking consensus.

Conservative: European strategic independence — Conservative outlets frame this as Europe's opportunity and responsibility to strengthen its own defenses and reduce dependence on US security commitments.