European allies boost NATO force contributions, Rutte says

Investing.com -- European NATO members and Canada increased their military force commitments to the alliance after the United States reduced its contribution, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

The US informed its allies last month that it would decrease the amount of American military capabilities pledged to NATO during a crisis. This decision prompted questions about how and when European nations would address the resulting shortfalls.

"We see European allies and Canada are more capable and take more responsibility for our security," Rutte said. "That includes shouldering more of what NATO might need to deter in peacetime and defend in crisis or conflict."

Rutte stated that the US "has made clear that it is committed to NATO" and confirmed that America's "nuclear deterrent is solid."

The NATO chief emphasized that "it is crucial that Europe and Canada do more on the conventional front."

"U.S. has adjusted its pledged contributions, and other allies have stepped up to contribute more," Rutte said.

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