Rutte’s NATO Balancing Act Sparks EU Rift Over Trump Era

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is prioritizing keeping the U.S. on side—especially President Trump—to preserve alliance unity, a stance that has provoked friction with EU capitals pushing for a more autonomous European security posture; the Greenland confrontation and a pledge to raise defense spending highlight widening divisions inside NATO, with supporters saying he’s kept the alliance intact while critics warn the approach could erode Europe’s own security role.