"Being a part of NATO is not only Europe's competitive advantage. It's also the United States' competitive advantage. So let's repair and revive transatlantic trust together, In the era of great-power rivalry, even the United States will not be powerful enough to go it alone."
"Russia's war against Ukraine, set to enter its fifth year this month, is high on the agenda, alongside efforts by European NATO members to raise their defence budgets, in line with Trump's demands, out of concern that Moscow could seek to expand into their territory."
"everyone should take their cue from us, instead of criticising us"
More than 60 leaders met at the Munich Security Conference calling for a reset in relations with the United States amid strained ties. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged a new transatlantic partnership and called to repair and revive transatlantic trust. French President Emmanuel Macron demanded a strong Europe and said everyone should take their cue from Europe instead of criticising it. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will tell the conference that Europe is a sleeping giant and must rely less on the United States for its defence. Russia's war against Ukraine and calls to raise NATO defence budgets were central concerns, and leaders defended NATO commitments while responding to past US criticisms and threats.
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