Mark Rutte Warns Europe Is Dreaming to Think It Can Defend Without USA

Mark Rutte warned EU lawmakers that Europe is dreaming if it believes it can defend itself without support from the USA following his call for massive military spending increases.The statement follows a report by Bernard Jenkin and Derek Twigg claiming the United Kingdom faces a £28 billion funding gap and is currently unready for a major conflict.While Jean-Noël Barrot insisted that Europeans must take responsibility for their own security, Mark Rutte argued that true independence would require 10% of GDP and a private nuclear shield.