The European Union (EU) state met on Monday, and President Donald Trump returned to the White House because it could be the last nail of CO for the unconditional US -defensive US funding. , Heyl up plans to strengthen their defense.
European countries Gathered On Monday at a “unofficial” conference in Belgium’s Brussels, we will discuss plans to improve mutual defense in order to show that Trump has returned to more duties in which the United States demands more from allies. Trump has long been sought to Europe to defend at least 2 % of NATO’s GDP spending. Europe is mainly the goal during Trump’s first term, accelerating a lot after the invasion of Ukraine in Russia.
“This is the first time we have met for a dedicated defense meeting, but we haven’t started from zero. Our efforts continue to work at the Summit in Versaille in March 2022. So, it is when the EU has decided that it is necessary to be more responsible for its own defense. ” We hope to open the path and provide political guidance on white paper on defense.Related: Before Trump destroys the ball for foreign aid, the Biden administrator filled the terrorist financial resources at over $ 1,300,000).
Of the 27 attendees, 23 of 27 are NATO member countries According to To the European Council. NATO Secretary -General Mark Latte and the British Prime Minister Keel Starmer also attended even though the UK was not an EU member.
The War in Ukraine is a major propulsion for rising military spending in Europe, and its military spending from NATO members in Europe has increased $ 96 billion from 2022 to 2024. According to To NATO data. Despite the increase in investment, the United States has been the biggest contribution to Ukraine and has been sending a 175 billion dollar assistance to the country since the war began in September 2022. According to To the Diplomatic Council (CFR).
According to CFR, Germany, the next most generous country, spends only $ 24.8 billion in Ukraine.
Specify the Prime Minister of Belgium from the Fremish Nashinarist New Flemish A -Raens /Neuouvaramus Area Ryan Tabart de Weaver (L) discusses with President Emmanuel Macron (C) in France and President Robertametosora (R) of the European Assembly. Masu. The retreat of the EU leader at the Egmont Palace at the EU Council Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on February 3, 2025. (Photo by Tier See Monas/Getti image)
In the Trump promise of becoming more stringent in Europe, the conference added a threat of tariffs in addition to his military spending, and the first problem was in the 2016 campaign. Since 2016, the number of allies, which meets 2 % obligations, has increased significantly to 23 states in 2024. According to To NATO data.
According to NATO’s spending data, European NATO members, which did not meet the expenditure requirements in 2024, include Spain, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovenia, and Portugal.
Under NATO’s President Joe Biden Added Sweden and Finland to the Alliance. Country share that achieved expenditures decreased significantly due to COVID-19 pandemic, but was collected from 2020 to 2024.
“Yes, but as you know, the United States should pay a fair share, not the fair share of all others. I think the United States paid 90 % of NATO costs, but 100 %. Trump may be in an interview with GB News in March 2024. There is a wonderful, big and beautiful sea.
French is responsible for paying the price of his defense, and French President Emmanuel Macron, “Trump, has been appointed for the second time, two days later,” Europe has “reduced its dependence on the United States”. He says he must wake up. According to To CBS News. In addition, Macron wants Europe to assist only weapons made on the continent, and Politico can reduce US weapons manufacturers.
Some diplomats oppose the proposal. This is because US weapons manufacturers are likely to offend Trump. “At this point, if we have invested billions of defense in defense capabilities and closed the US door to the United States, do you think it would sell in Mar-A-LAGO?” According to Politico, one European diplomat said.
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