Group 1 - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed skepticism about Europe's ability to achieve defense autonomy without the United States, stating that those who believe otherwise are "dreaming" [1] - Rutte's comments sparked strong backlash from European leaders, including French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, who asserted that Europeans must lead their own security [3] - Former President of the European Council Charles Michel criticized Rutte's stance, emphasizing that Europe needs vision, courage, and leadership rather than passive submission [3] Group 2 - Rutte praised former President Trump for encouraging European nations to increase military spending, suggesting that Europe should allocate 10% of GDP to defense if it aims for independent defense capabilities [5] - Trump's recent remarks at the World Economic Forum criticized European allies for their defense strategies and highlighted a perceived lack of commitment from NATO partners during the Afghanistan war [5] - California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly criticized European leaders for their perceived weakness in dealing with Trump, urging them to show more resolve [5]
欧洲没有美国能自卫是“做梦”,北约秘书长言论引发强烈反弹
Huan Qiu Wang·2026-01-28 06:24