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NATO's Rutte warns EU against separate defense efforts, stressing U.S. commitment and alliance unity.
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.
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.
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.
He warned against creating separate EU defense structures, arguing such moves could undermine collective security.
Rutte de la OTAN advierte a la UE contra los esfuerzos de defensa por separado, haciendo hincapié en el compromiso de EE.UU. y la unidad de la alianza.