Event Brief
Trump’s creation: A Europe that spends more on defense
Filed: Feb 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Summary: European leaders discuss NATO 3.0 and increased defense spending at the Munich Security Conference.
WHO: Donald Trump, European leaders, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Discussion on NATO 3.0 and European defense spending
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Munich
WHY: To reduce reliance on the US for security and boost European military capabilities
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