NATO members, particularly major European powers like the UK, France, and Germany, are preparing plans for enhanced European defense responsibilities as a potential US withdrawal looms. Informal discussions are underway to develop a strategy for a managed transfer of defense duties over the next five to 10 years, all while ensuring stability within the alliance. Furthermore, NATO is urging European and Canadian nations to increase military equipment stockpiles by 30% due to ongoing tensions with the US. Enhanced European defense spending is seen as essential for maintaining security capabilities.
The Europeans reportedly want to present the plan to the US ahead of NATO's annual leaders' summit in The Hague in June.
According to the FT report, the talks are an attempt to avoid possible chaos should the US unilaterally declare its withdrawal from the transatlantic security alliance.
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