EU Prepares for Reduced U.S. Military Presence
The European Union report discussed the continent's need to prepare for a possible withdrawal of American troops, with Defense Commissioner Andrea Oruculius emphasizing that Europe currently relies on American capabilities such as aerial refueling and intelligence from space. He noted that boosting Europe's existing capabilities would cost around 500 billion euros. The European Commission proposed allocating 131 billion euros for defense between 2028 and 2034. It is expected that Europe will spend approximately 7 trillion euros on defense by 2035 to fulfill NATO commitments.
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