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NATO's European Pillar: Strengthening Defense Amid US Tension
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NATOs President of the Parliamentary Assembly, Marcos Perestrello, advocates for Europe to strengthen its defense capabilities within NATO, rather than pursuing a separate European defense setup. He emphasizes the importance of unity for peace, despite US President Trumps threats to withdraw troops and reduce support. Perestrello finds support for the transatlantic link among US lawmakers, who urge Europeans to enhance their defense efforts. NATOs defense spending target of five percent of GDP by 2035 is a key focus, with countries like Spain meeting the two percent mark. Perestrello believes a stronger European pillar within NATO could help resolve the Ukraine conflict and maintain a tight, effective alliance.
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