Europe Seeks Greater Defence Autonomy Post-Trump's Greenland Initiative
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlights a shift in Europe's defence strategy, emphasizing the need for less reliance on US military support.
At the recent Munich Security Conference, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen voiced a significant shift in European defence strategy, indicating a move towards greater autonomy from US military support. This change in stance comes in the wake of strained transatlantic relations, exacerbated by former President Donald Trump's policies, including his controversial push for the US to acquire Greenland. Von der Leyen's remarks, 'Some lines have been crossed that cannot be uncrossed anymore', underscore the evolving dynamics between Europe and the United States, signalling a new era in European defence thinking.