European NATO countries

European NATO countries are member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance established in 1949 for collective defense. It includes 30 countries in Europe and North America committed to mutual protection in case of an armed attack against any member. Key European members include the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the Baltic states, among others. NATO fosters military cooperation, joint exercises, and strategic planning to enhance security and stability in Europe. The alliance's principle of collective defense under Article 5 means an attack on one is considered an attack on all.