Europe–US relations face an unprecedented crisis of trust within NATO. President Donald Trump’s policies have pushed Europe to reconsider defense burden-sharing.
A Politico survey revealed that most Canadians, Germans, French, and British no longer see Washington as a reliable ally.
Experts debated three scenarios:
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Building an independent European army (unlikely due to structural and internal divisions).
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Redefining Europe’s role within NATO (the most realistic).
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Yielding to U.S. conditions.
Consensus among experts is that Europe’s future lies in strengthening its pillar within NATO, with defense investments reaching 3% of GDP, while China and Russia watch these shifts with satisfaction.
Sources – Agencies
