politics
April 16, 2026
Slovenia plans referendum on leaving NATO as Trump threatens bloc
Slovenia’s parliament speaker says he will hold a referendum on NATO withdrawal, as the bloc cracks under Trump’s threats and European nations prepare a contingency plan.
TL;DR
- Slovenia's parliament speaker plans a referendum on leaving NATO.
- US President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw support from NATO.
- European nations are developing contingency plans for a "European NATO".
- Russian officials have warned about the EU becoming a "full-fledged military component" and commented on US motives regarding Russia and China.
- Moscow denies intentions to attack NATO or EU countries.
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