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Why the NATO Summit in Tirana could be the last for the alliance

2026-04-28 23:46:03Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Why the NATO Summit in Tirana could be the last for the alliance
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NATO is considering ending the practice of holding annual summits, a move that could avoid a potentially tense showdown with US President Donald Trump, six sources told Reuters.

The Trump administration has repeatedly criticized many of the 31 other members of the defense alliance, most recently rebuking some of them for not cooperating in military operations against Iran.

The frequency of NATO summits has varied over the alliance's 77-year history, but its leaders have met every summer since 2021 and will gather this year in the Turkish capital Ankara on July 7 and 8.

But some members are calling for a slower pace, as they seek less drama and better decisions. One diplomat said the 2027 summit, to be held in Albania, is likely to take place in the fall, and NATO is considering not holding a summit at all in 2028; the year of the U.S. presidential election and Trump's last full year in office.

However, a final decision has not yet been made and the final word belongs to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

The debates within the alliance are not just about Trump. Although some sources cite him as a factor, diplomats stress that the concerns are broader and relate to the way the summits are organized and run.

According to them, holding summits every year often creates pressure for quick results and strong political statements, shifting the focus away from long-term planning.

"Better fewer summits than weak summits," a diplomat was quoted as saying to Reuters, underlining that the quality of decision-making is more important than the frequency of meetings.

Analysts argue that slowing down the pace of summits could help the alliance avoid political tensions and focus more on strategic coordination.

An analysis published by the Atlantic Council estimates that reducing high-profile meetings could reduce the "drama" that has often accompanied transatlantic relations in recent years.

Historically, NATO has not always held annual summits. During the Cold War, meetings at the leadership level were much rarer, which reinforces the argument that such a change would be a return to a more selective model.


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