Pete Hegseth calls on Europe to strengthen its defense

The US Secretary of Defense urged European countries on Saturday to increase their defense efforts during a speech at the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer in Normandy.

Pete Hegseth spoke in front of the graves of American soldiers who fell during the Battle of Normandy. He recalled that each ally had contributed its share of sacrifice in 1944 and stated that America must lead the way but that partners must act «shoulder to shoulder».

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