
Rutte: Europe cannot defend itself without the US, demanding steep spending and NATO unity
NATO chief Rutte told EU lawmakers that Europe cannot defend itself without the US and would need massive spending (up to 10%) and even nuclear capabilities; he says the US-NATO bond remains essential as US priorities evolve, lauds Trump for pressuring allies to boost spending, urges strong support for Ukraine, notes ongoing Greenland-related workstreams, and warns that a Europe without the US alliance would be complicated and undesirable.




