European NATO members
Coverage of European NATO members in the Nexus archive.
- NATO chief boasts European spending ahead of key summit
The NATO chief highlights European members' defense spending commitments ahead of a key summit in Ankara. European NATO members are under pressure from Washington to demonstrate their ability to meet these commitments.
- Ukraine Backers to Vow Major Support at NATO Summit
European NATO members and Canada will commit €70 billion annually in military aid for Ukraine for 2024 and 2025, to be finalized at the Ankara NATO summit. The pledge combines EU loan mechanisms and state commitments led by Germany, addressing the halt in Washington’s funding. The summit declaration will also address defense spending targets and a statement on Iran’s regional actions.
- NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP
NATO's deputy commander urges member countries to increase defense spending, reaffirm support for Ukraine, and demonstrate unity at an upcoming summit in Turkey. The article highlights conflicting signals from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding NATO and American military commitments in Europe, alongside European allies' efforts to boost defense capabilities amid Russian threats.