US reduces NATO force contribution, shifts conventional defence responsibility to Europe (osw.waw.pl)

• US drastically reduces its military contribution to NATO's defence plans for Europe.
• US military presence in Europe under review, potential drawdown below 75,000 troops.
• European NATO states must rapidly build up defence spending and capabilities.

"The US announced a significant reduction in its military contribution to NATO's defence plans for Europe as part of the NATO 3.0 concept, to reallocate resources to the Western Hemisphere and Indo-Pacific. Concurrently, the US is reviewing forces stationed in Europe, potentially reducing its posture. This accelerates the shift from burden sharing to burden shifting, with European NATO members assuming primary responsibility for conventional defence and deterrence. European allies must rapidly expand capabilities to avoid capability gaps."