During the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, urging European nations to take decisive action on migration and to increase their defence contributions. He characterized the influx of migrants arriving on Europe's southern shores, particularly in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria, as an 'invasion'. Hegseth's comments resonated with the Trump administration's narrative that mass migration poses a significant threat to European civilization. He called for European leaders to draw lessons from the sacrifices made during World War II, emphasizing that true allies must take real actions rather than relying on rhetoric. Additionally, he reiterated the need for European countries to enhance their military spending, asserting that peace is maintained through strength and readiness. Hegseth's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about NATO's burden-sharing and the importance of military preparedness in facing modern security challenges, reflecting historical lessons from the D-Day landings, which were pivotal in the defeat of Nazi Germany.