""Let me be clear: we want strong transatlantic ties. The US will remain Europe's partner and ally," Kallas began. "But Europe needs to adapt to the new realities. Europe is no longer Washington's primary center of gravity." "This shift has been ongoing for a while. It is structural, not temporary. It means that Europe must step up no great power in history has outsourced its survival and survived.""
"She went on to say that for NATO to maintain its strength, it "needs to become more European" and to achieve this, "Europe must act." "The risk of a full-blown return to coercive power politics, spheres of influence and a world where might makes right, is very real," Kallas warned, insisting that Europe "must acknowledge that this tectonic shift is here to stay.""
European leaders are reassessing reliance on the United States after renewed tensions following Donald Trump's return to the White House and provocative remarks toward allies. The transatlantic relationship has been shaken, prompting recognition that the United States is no longer Europe's primary center of gravity. The shift is structural and long-term, requiring Europe to bolster its own defense capabilities and assume greater responsibility within NATO. NATO must become more European to maintain deterrence and collective strength. Rising risks include a return to coercive power politics, competing spheres of influence and a world where might makes right, making urgent collective European action necessary.
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