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flag NATO's Rutte warns EU against separate defense efforts, stressing U.S. commitment and alliance unity.

flag NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged the EU not to pursue independent defense capabilities amid concerns over U.S. policy under President Trump, stressing the U.S. remains fully committed to NATO and maintains a strong military presence in Europe. flag He highlighted the June 2025 NATO summit in The Hague, where allies agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, calling it a major diplomatic achievement. flag Rutte emphasized that NATO includes non-EU members like the U.S., UK, Canada, and Norway, and that European defense efforts should complement, not replace, the transatlantic alliance. flag He warned against creating separate EU defense structures, arguing such moves could undermine collective security.

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