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European politicians are today probably thinking along the lines of “be careful what you wish for — you just might get it.” It has been reported that the Pentagon wants US allies in Europe to take over much of NATO’s defense responsibilities on the Old Continent before the end of 2027. We can start by framing this alongside President Donald Trump’s peace proposal for Ukraine, which was rejected by European countries. There is hence a straightforward logic: if you do not want to support the US peace plan, then be ready to take responsibility for what is to come.
And so, it is quite amusing to hear European reactions to this declaration through media op-eds screaming that the US is abandoning Europe. This is a remake of 2018, when Trump asked the Europeans to spend more on their defense to hold up their side of the transatlantic alliance. They were all indignant and again screamed that the US was failing to honor its commitment to the alliance. Europeans must now face the consequences of their own actions. Trump will not let Europe have it both ways: relying on US defense while also dictating foreign policy.
I am also wondering what the growing voices claiming that the US has never let Europe build its defenses say today. They will probably start realizing how much the US has done for Europe, keeping it protected and at peace for several decades. And now they are most certainly screaming that the US is abandoning Europe. Go figure.
