Sir Keir Starmer has warned that Europe can no longer depend on the United States to bankroll its defence, arguing that the relationship between the two sides has changed significantly.
The Prime Minister said the US had made clear it would no longer fund its allies in the way it had previously. He cautioned that “things will not go back to the way they were”, indicating that European countries must prepare for a different approach to defence and security.
Starmer’s remarks underline concerns about the future balance of responsibility between the US and its European allies. His comments suggest that European nations will face pressure to take greater responsibility for meeting their own defence needs rather than relying on continued American financial support.
No further details on proposed changes to defence spending or the response from other governments were provided in the supplied material.
