Barro to Rutte: Europe Must Take Responsibility for Its Security

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barro responded to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte regarding European defense. Barro emphasized that Europe can and must take responsibility for its security, countering Rutte's claim that Europe cannot defend itself without US assistance.

Barro stated that Europeans should not depend on the US for their defense and argued that the European pillar of NATO is important. He also mentioned that Europe should continue to cooperate with the US, but also develop its own defense capabilities.

Mark Rutte had stated that Europe cannot defend itself without American support and that the creation of a European army could lead to overlaps with NATO.