US EditionAt NATO Summit, Anxious Europeans Extend a Hand to Placate Trump
- NATO leaders met in a two-day summit on Tuesday in The Hague to confirm new defense spending targets and display alliance unity.
- The summit arose amid rising tensions with Russia and concerns over President Trump's commitment, who previously criticized NATO and mused about leaving it.
- Leaders agreed to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2032, a significant rise from the existing 2 percent goal set in 2014, despite budgetary and political challenges.
- NATO Chief Mark Rutte praised Trump for pushing this goal and assured that "the United States is going to be a reliable ally," while experts warned spending targets might be missed.
- The summit signaled Europe’s attempt to shoulder more defense responsibility, yet long deadlines and economic strains suggest full commitment and transformation will be gradual.
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EDITORIAL. For the Europeans, the outcome of the Atlantic Alliance summit on 25 June is not glorious. They have had to comply with the demands of the US President and accept a very withdrawal final declaration on Russia and the war in Ukraine.
·Paris, France
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Analysis-Europe placates Trump with NATO pledges it can ill afford
LONDON (Reuters) -In their rush to retain Donald Trump's support for NATO, the alliance's European members have promised to more than double the amount of wealth they set aside for military spending. Read full story
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der Standard DEEuropeans must make a financial contribution if the US continues to reduce its capacity.
·Vienna, Austria
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