SloveniaThe United States has begun reviewing its military presence in Europe, aiming to encourage NATO allies to take greater responsibility for their conventional defense. Poland, which plays a strategic role on NATO's eastern flank and already allocates approximately five percent of its GDP to defense, is seeking to strengthen U.S. military presence on its territory. Polish Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski stated that initial discussions with Washington regarding the establishment of permanent U.S. bases in Poland have been completed, though no formal decisions have yet been made. The U.S. has criticized several European countries for not allowing American forces to use NATO bases on their soil during the war with Iran. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned NATO members that American contributions to their budgets could decrease if they fail to honor the commitment to increase defense spending to five percent of GDP by 2035, with 3.5 percent allocated to military expenses.
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