"The US document outlines US President Donald Trump's "America First" worldview. It signals a shift away from Washington's traditional global role toward increased focus on Latin America and migration and includes sharp criticism of long-standing allies in Europe. The paper said the US would support actors and political parties that oppose EU-led policy positions, including on immigration. Speaking in Berlin alongside Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir, Wadephul said such matters are governed by Germany's constitutional order, citing the separation of powers and press freedom."
"Wadephul said the United States was and would remain "our most important ally in the [NATO] alliance. This alliance, however, is focused on addressing security policy issues." The minister said questions of freedom of expression or the organisation of free societies were not part of the alliance's remit when it came to Germany. "We see ourselves as being able to discuss and debate these matters entirely on our own in the future, and do not need outside advice," Wadephul said."
The new US national security strategy reflects an "America First" worldview, shifting focus from a traditional global role toward Latin America and migration while criticizing long-standing European allies. The strategy indicates support for actors and political parties opposing EU-led positions, including on immigration. Germany rejects external guidance on freedom of expression and the organization of free societies, citing its constitutional order, separation of powers, and press freedom. Germany affirms the United States as its most important NATO ally while emphasizing NATO's focus on security policy. Relations between Washington and Europe are increasingly strained, with migration and free-speech disputes contributing to tensions.
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