In a bold speech on Thursday, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte revealed a plan that could shake up the priorities of European governments. Speaking at a meeting in Brussels, Rutte argued that European countries need to stop focusing so much on social welfare and instead pour more money into their military. His message? To stay safe, Europe must increase military spending—no matter the cost.
Rutte, addressing an event organized by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said that Europe spends a huge portion of its national income on things like pensions, health care, and social security. While these are important, Rutte believes the continent needs to take a small chunk of that money and use it to strengthen its defenses. Why? To ensure that Europe can protect itself from growing threats.
“Europe spends up to a quarter of its income on welfare,” Rutte explained. “But a small fraction of that money could be used to make our military much stronger, ensuring we can pro...
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