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Donald Trump has been critical of NATO – but could it survive without its military superpower? (Image: Getty)
Since ’s inception in 1949, it has been the world’s strongest military alliance but there are cracks forming between Europe and its top powerhouse, the US. has regularly expressed his skepticism of and concerns over Washington’s commitment to the alliance have grown after a series of incidents, including that .
The US spends more on defence than the rest of the alliance combined and has made it clear he expects allies to spend more. The tensions have led to the likely incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warning that , with Europe taking care of its own defence independently from the . So what do you think? Vote in our poll and join the debate in the comments section. Can’t see the poll below?
The Trump administration has stopped all military aid to Ukraine after the White House row (Image: Getty)
Former Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, has also said .
While, a officer turned MP has warned .
The US has said it remains committed to and European security, but that protecting the continent is not of “primary concern”.
No nation has ever left NATO and the US is one of the 12 founding members.
The administration has been critical of the alliance and Europe as a whole, with the President calling on NATO allies to significantly increase defence spending to 5% of GDP – something not even the is doing currently.