Europe's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role, reaffirm US alliance
Summary
Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain said Europe should take greater responsibility for its security while maintaining close cooperation with the United States. They reaffirmed support for Ukraine but announced no new assistance.Key Facts
- The five countries, known as the E5, met in Paris to discuss Europe's role in NATO.
- The ministers said the United States would remain an indispensable ally and that its engagement in European security was essential to NATO.
- French minister Catherine Vautrin said the group would develop a coordinated plan with Washington.
- The E5's next meeting is scheduled for Rome in March 2027.
- Polish deputy minister Pawel Zalewski said he expected any U.S. troop reductions in Europe to be coordinated with allies to avoid gaps in deterrence or military capability.
- In May, the Pentagon announced plans to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, roughly 15 percent of the 36,000 U.S. troops stationed there.
- The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine but announced no new financial or operational assistance.
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