European Leaders Fear NATO Shake-Up
European policymakers were deeply unsettled by Trump’s win, with concerns about the future of NATO and continued support for Ukraine. Czech President Petr Pavel, a retired NATO official, voiced apprehension about Trump’s willingness to strike deals with Vladimir Putin, warning such moves might not align with European or Ukrainian interests. NATO’s European members are now scrambling to increase defense spending to meet the 2% GDP target, wary of Trump’s criticism of their financial commitments.
