Europe calls to prepare for US withdrawal from NATO after Trump's return

[okfine]

An alliance exists for the benefit of all members. Members who do not pay their fair share are DEADBEATS who exist off the efforts of others. You know the type, you see it everyday when you look into the mirror. Moron.

You still don't know jack. It's not uncommon for you turds who worship the fat ass.

 

[Mac-7]

You still don't know jack. It's not uncommon for you turds who worship the fat ass.

Many NATO members are not meeting their treaty obligations

And libs dont know how to make them do what's right

 

[okfine]

Many NATO members are not meeting their treaty obligations

And libs dont know how to make them do what's right

There is no obligation. Understand that.

 

[Concerned American]

You still don't know jack. It's not uncommon for you turds who worship the fat ass.

That's an irrelevant non response. How would you treat a member who was delinquent in his payments? You have a lot of epithets to throw around, not much in the way of substance though. C'mon Einstein, tell us your solution.

 

[okfine]

That's an irrelevant non response. How would you treat a member who was delinquent in his payments? You have a lot of epithets to throw around, not much in the way of substance though. C'mon Einstein, tell us your solution.

All you have is nothing. Eat crow.

 

[struth]

Europe calls to prepare for US withdrawal from NATO after Trump's return​

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9 Mar 2024 ~~ by Oleksandra Zimko

NATO diplomats believe that Europe needs to prepare for a possible US withdrawal from the alliance if Donald Trump returns to the White House.
The prospect of Trump's return to power after the US election is raising concerns in Europe about continued US support for Ukraine and NATO allies. According to The Telegraph, diplomats in NATO countries believe that European capitals need to prepare a plan and review their current defense capabilities.
One European diplomat told The Telegraph that Trump's controversial statements, including his refusal to help allies in the event of a Russian attack, are "a concern."
"Nobody knows what he's going to do next," the diplomat said, adding that NATO countries should develop a scenario to reduce the alliance's dependence on the United States.
A diplomat from another NATO country said that countries like Britain should take even more of a lead in European security, as a possible U.S. withdrawal from NATO would create a "massive gap."


Commentary:
What do the NATO countries expect from a strong president?
For decades Europe NATO signatories have dragged their feet in meeting their Treaty responsibilities contributing to their own safety. They've relied on the largess and funding from the U.S.A.
Now that Trump has called them on their lack of participation in Defense of Europe they're shaking in their boots.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has been their wake-up call and this has made all of Europe shaky.
US in NATO or not, it is high time Europe gets ready to defend themselves.

See more:

What NATO allies must do to prepare for Russian aggression

While it’s expensive to do what’s necessary to deter major aggression, it would be far more expensive to fight a major war if deterrence fails.

www.politico.eu

Don’t see it happening. It’s been nearly 40 years since the fall of the USSR and europe hasn’t taken any steps to defend itself, doubt they will now

 

[Concerned American]

There is no obligation. Understand that.

Your ignorance knows no bounds. Now STFU and quit embarrassing yourself.
In 2006, NATO Defence Ministers agreed to commit a minimum of 2% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to defence spending to continue to ensure the Alliance's military readiness.

Funding NATO

NATO is resourced through the direct and indirect contributions of its members. NATO’s common funds are composed of direct contributions to collective budgets and programmes, which equate to only 0.3% of total Allied defence spending (around EUR 3.27 billion for 2023). These funds enable NATO to...

www.nato.int

 

[Concerned American]

All you have is nothing. Eat crow.

Nothing is what you add to this board.

 

[Concerned American]

Don’t see it happening. It’s been nearly 40 years since the fall of the USSR and europe hasn’t taken any steps to defend itself, doubt they will now

Certainly not with the current weak charlatan.

 

[okfine]

Your ignorance knows no bounds. Now STFU and quit embarrassing yourself.
In 2006, NATO Defence Ministers agreed to commit a minimum of 2% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to defence spending to continue to ensure the Alliance's military readiness.

Funding NATO

NATO is resourced through the direct and indirect contributions of its members. NATO’s common funds are composed of direct contributions to collective budgets and programmes, which equate to only 0.3% of total Allied defence spending (around EUR 3.27 billion for 2023). These funds enable NATO to...

www.nato.int

But if they have their own obligations to their citizens and cannot afford to pay 2% does that make them non-strategic... NO.

 

[Mac-7]

There is no obligation. Understand that.

I dont understand what you mean

NATO members are expected to spend at least 2% of their GDP on defense

That qualifies as an obligation to me

 

[Independent thinker]

There is NO obligation...

"NATO guidelines encourage all members to spend 2 percent of their respective country’s GDP on their own military defense, so that each member can defend itself to a certain degree without relying too often on pooled NATO forces and equipment. In 2014, NATO leaders came to an agreement that members who spend under that 2 percent benchmark are to work towards reaching that goal within a decade"

See the word "encourage"

Trump won't win anything. He's a LOSER.

LOL. We all know that decades never come.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

No, Europe will stay with the US and NATO.

 

[Mac-7]

But if they have their own obligations to their citizens and cannot afford to pay 2% does that make them non-strategic... NO.

You are describing nations that are welfare bums

 

[Concerned American]

But if they have their own obligations to their citizens and cannot afford to pay 2% does that make them non-strategic... NO.

If you don't pay your dues at Planet Fitness, what happens moron? You get booted. That is fact, wake up.

 

[okfine]

I dont understand what you mean

NATO members are expected to spend at least 2% of their GDP on defense

That qualifies as an obligation to me

To you... Hah!

 

[struth]

But if they have their own obligations to their citizens and cannot afford to pay 2% does that make them non-strategic... NO.

It makes them in breach of the treaty and therefore out of it

 

[Concerned American]

You are describing nations that are welfare bums

But that moron figures that the US can go trillions of dollars into debt to support deadbeats. The days of the US sacrificing for the benefit of the world with no reciprocation have to come to an end.

 

[okfine]

It makes them in breach of the treaty and therefore out of it

The countries are expected to meet the 2% GDP. That's it.

 

[Concerned American]

The countries are expected to meet the 2% GDP. That's it.

They don't and haven't for decades.