Rutte Says NATO Moving on From 'Unhealthy' Dependence on US

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said NATO is shifting from an “unhealthy co-dependence” on the US toward a “transatlantic alliance grounded in true partnership” in remarks at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington. The comment signals a push for stronger European burden-sharing and closer US-Europe defense cooperation; near-term market impact is limited but could support defense spending and related sector activity over time.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said NATO is shifting from an “unhealthy co-dependence” on the US toward a “transatlantic alliance grounded in true partnership” in remarks at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington. The comment signals a push for stronger European burden-sharing and closer US-Europe defense cooperation; near-term market impact is limited but could support defense spending and related sector activity over time.