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Trump's new US national security strategy rattles Europe

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December 8, 2025

The new US security strategy document is a break from the past and is particularly critical of Europe. What does this mean for the future of the transatlantic relationship?

The Trump administration's new national security strategy signals a major shift in US-Europe relations. It urges Europe to take primary responsibility for its own defense, downplays NATO expansion and omits criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The document also pledges support for "patriotic" parties in Europe, raising concerns about US interference in EU politics. European leaders stress independence, while Moscow welcomes the changes.

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