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France responds to NATO chief: Dear Mark, Europeans can manage without the US

2026-01-27 18:22:10Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
France responds to NATO chief: Dear Mark, Europeans can manage without the US
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France reacted sharply to the statement of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who argued that Europe cannot defend itself without the support of the United States.

Rutte made these statements during a session of the European Parliament, responding to a question from French far-right MEP Pierre-Romain Thionnet, who said that the idea of ​​a European army is anachronistic and cannot cope with modern challenges.

The response of French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot was direct and categorical: " No, dear Mark Rutte. Europeans can and must take charge of their own security. The US also agrees. This is the European pillar of NATO," he said.

France's opposition to Rutte's statements was reinforced by other officials, such as Muriel Domenech, a former French ambassador to NATO, who told X that the strategy of strengthening European security through American guarantees is outdated and sends the wrong message to Russia.

France is not the only country supporting the strengthening of NATO's European pillar. French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin said that today's reality requires the strengthening of Europe's military presence within NATO and that this idea, proposed by France a few years ago, is now supported by other countries, such as Germany.

The discussion comes at a time when Washington, under Trump, has declared that America will limit its involvement in European security. According to the new US national defense strategy released on Friday, Europeans must take the initiative in the face of threats, and it was emphasized that Europe is economically and militarily capable of defending itself, especially against Russia.

In addition, the US decision to boost military spending in Europe has had an impact, as last year it managed to convince European countries to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP.

The French Foreign Minister said that the EU must take responsibility for the continent's security, without depending on America, emphasizing the need for a strong European pillar within NATO.


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