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NATO Rearmament: Europe Remains Dependent on the United States

Jul 15, 2025
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US-Europe Security Cooperation at the Crossroads | The Washington Institute

European governments are raising their defense ambitions, with leaders like Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declaring that Europe must be able to defend itself “by 2030 at the latest.” NATO members have committed to increasing defense spending to at least 3.5% of GDP over the next decade, effectively doubling current budgets. These targets are o…

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