Europeans take on more responsibility in NATO command structure

In future, all three Joint Force Commands will be led by Europeans. This is part of an agreement to divide responsibility within NATO more fairly.

11. February 2026
General Ingo Gerhartz (left) during the handover ceremony at Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum with the Supreme Commander of NATO in Europe, General Christopher G. Cavoli, June 2025. (picture alliance/dpa | Federico Gambarini)

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Last updated: 11. February 2026