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US defence chief backs Nato amid 'EU army' calls
By EUobserver
US defence chief James Mattis has defended Nato after France and Germany called for the creation of an EU army in response to president Donald Trump's isolationism. "We see Nato as the cornerstone for the protection of Europe in the security realm and we fully support nations doing more to carry the load," he said Tuesday. Trump also tweeted that France should beware of Germany due to WWII history.