Die USA brauchen Europa, sagt die deutsche Verteidigungsministerin

**Submission statement**

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the United States depends on Europe as much as Europe relies on the U.S., pushing back against claims that NATO is a one-sided arrangement. He stressed Europe’s strategic value and contributions to collective security, while also acknowledging the need for European countries to do more on defence. The remarks come amid renewed debate over burden-sharing and the future of the transatlantic alliance.