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Europe Races to Reduce US Military Dependence with $1T Buildup
EU defence investment surpasses €100 billion for the first time as Member States boost R&D and joint procurement to enhance military capacity and reduce foreign reliance.
- NATO member states set a new spending target, aiming for up to 5% of GDP, with all members now surpassing the 2% minimum and many exceeding 3%.
- Following high-profile disputes over Greenland, many European leaders judged the United States less reliable after President of the United States refused until last year to reaffirm NATO defence commitments.
- Recent military drills in the Arctic involved United States and Canadian forces under NORAD, while Denmark requested a NATO mission and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed an Arctic security programme.
- Dependence on US capabilities and markets shapes debates over any rapid move toward European self-reliance, as officials warn Europe and Canada still rely on the United States for defence and exports.
- Talk of a European Security Council or a 100,000-strong force has gained traction amid concerns about alliance reliability, while scholars warn such shifts would impose costs on both sides and erode partnerships.
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Greenland scare makes Europe confront US-free NATO
President Donald Trump’s apparent climbdown on the Danish territory avoids a costly tariff war for now. While US and EU stock markets rose over 1%, the uncertainty ramps up Europe’s fears of a weaker Atlantic alliance. The EU and UK will have to pay up for strategic independence.
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The friction between Europe and the US over Greenland has led to questions about what it could mean for NATO cooperation. NATO is currently dependent on the US in a number of areas with capabilities that would be difficult and take a long time to replace.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right4Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
45% Center
L 35%
C 45%
R 20%
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