EU Defense Official Warns of Potential Russian Threat to NATO by Late 2020s

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann urges increased military spending in Europe to counter a possible future attack on NATO states by Russia.

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, chair of the EU Parliament's newly independent Defense Committee, claims Russia may target NATO states after Ukraine, potentially by the late 2020s.
Strack-Zimmermann emphasizes the need for Europe to bolster its defense capabilities, stating reliance on U.S. support alone is unrealistic.
She advocates for European nations, including Germany, to meet or exceed NATO's defense spending targets, potentially reaching 3% of GDP.
The EU Defense Committee, now independent from the Foreign Affairs Committee, aims to strengthen European defense collaboration and strategy.
Concerns are heightened by the uncertainty of U.S. commitment to European security under the incoming administration of Donald Trump.