Nicușor Dan, la CNN: Trump are dreptate că Europa trebuie să contribuie mai mult la apărare. Mesajul pentru SUA privind trupele de la Marea Neagră

President Nicușor Dan stated in a CNN interview that Donald Trump is correct in urging Europe to take on more defense costs. He emphasized the importance of a strong U.S. military presence in Europe, particularly in the Black Sea region, for U.S. strategic interests. Currently, around 1,500 American troops are stationed in Romania, following a recent reduction of about 500 troops. Dan supports a proportional redistribution of U.S. forces within Europe, highlighting the historical imbalance in NATO defense contributions. He noted that European allies have increased their defense budgets in response to U.S. requests, especially after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Dan believes that maintaining U.S. troops near the Black Sea is beneficial for the U.S. and essential for deterrence on the Eastern Flank.