NATO must become more European to reduce reliance on US security, von der Leyen and Rutte say

European leaders like Mark Rutte and Ursula von der Leyen are advocating for NATO to increase its European focus to lessen its dependence on US security. At a NATO summit in Ankara, European allies are set to unveil their enhanced defense spending initiatives. This push highlights a broader strategy to bolster European defense autonomy, aiming to balance transatlantic relations while ensuring regional security. The move underscores the changing geopolitical landscape and the need for Europe to take a more active role in its own defense.