Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik poses for a picture at the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo, Norway, March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Gwladys Fouche
OSLO (Reuters) - Norway's defence minister said he believes the United States remains committed to Europe's defence but the continent must take a bigger share of the costs of defending itself if Washington is going to live up to its security commitments.
American support for European defence has been a question mark recently as U.S. President Donald Trump has said NATO countries must hike defence spending to 5% of GDP, from a 2% goal presently, and said the U.S. may not defend those lagging.
