Europe Takes Charge of Its Defense | Texas News

Europe is racing to shore up its military independence as the U.S. scales back its European commitments, sparking a frantic defense spending push across NATO nations. With American troops being pulled from Germany and Washington signaling a reduced footprint, European allies are scrambling to fill the security gap — all while reassuring the U.S. that NATO remains a vital, capable alliance. Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has been pushing hard, meeting with Trump and unveiling billions in new military projects to prove Europe’s seriousness. Amid rising tensions and the Ukraine war, the race to meet the 2035 5% GDP defense target is heating up — some countries are already investing heavily, others are struggling — but one thing’s clear: Europe is no longer waiting for America to lead its defense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69a88e820f1dddec