The United States has formally informed its European allies that it expects Europe to take over the bulk of NATO’s conventional defence responsibilities by 2027, a move that signals Washington’s growing insistence on burden-sharing within the Alliance.
According to a Reuters report shared by journalist Sulaiman Ahmed, US officials delivered the message during a series of diplomatic meetings with European representatives, cautioning that Washington may scale back its participation in certain NATO planning processes if noticeable progress is not made.
However, the US reportedly did not outline a clear benchmark for what would qualify as “sufficient progress,” leaving several European governments uneasy about the ambiguity surrounding the timeline.
European officials who spoke on the development described the American target as “unrealistic,” warning that the continent is not equipped—financially or militarily—to take over such extensive responsibilities within the next two years.
The discussions come amid rising global security threats, ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe, and growing concerns about defence spending across NATO member states.
The development also raises fresh questions about the future of transatlantic defence cooperation and the long-term role of the United States within the Alliance.
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