Published on
19/06/2026 - 5:48 GMT+2
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday as he announced a six-month Pentagon review of his country’s forces in Europe whose outcome will depend on how fast the Europeans take responsibility for their own security.
The review was yet another surprise for European allies and Canada as they learn to deal with an increasingly unpredictable ally.
US officials and senior military officers had promised to coordinate closely with the Europeans as Washington draws down its troop presence around the continent, moves that first started in Germany, Spain and Italy after President Donald Trump clashed with their leaders.
