Der Spiegel: US plans to sharply cut its military contributions to NATO
According to Germany's Der Spiegel, the US plans to significantly reduce its military contributions to NATO and has warned European allies to move quickly to fill the gap, as reported by TRT Haber. The claims reignite debate over the continent's defence burden.
Germany's Der Spiegel reported that the United States plans to significantly cut its military contributions to NATO. According to TRT Haber, Washington is said to have warned its European allies to move quickly to fill the resulting gap.
If confirmed, the step could deeply affect the balance of forces within the alliance and sharpen debate over Europe taking greater responsibility for its own defence. European governments have pledged in recent years to raise defence spending, but officials frequently note the difficulty of a rapid transition in terms of capacity and industrial base.
No formal confirmation or detailed statement from US or NATO officials had been issued at this stage; the report attributes its information to the magazine's sources. The picture will become clearer as the alliance works through budget and force-planning decisions.
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