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Independence play: Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy ecfr.eu 3 facts
perspectiveGermany prefers cooperation in established formats such as the EU and NATO over ad hoc initiatives involving only groups of willing member states.
claimSome EU member states have proposed a unified military command structure for the European Union, modelled on the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), which serves as the centre for NATO’s Allied Command Operations.
claimThe US President has declared the EU to be a foe and threatened to withdraw from NATO, contributing to an existential crisis in the transatlantic relationship.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu 1 fact
claimHungary and Slovakia have refused to sever ties with Moscow and have advocated for the West to cease support for Ukraine, distinguishing them from other EU and NATO members.
Power Transition in the Middle East: The Intersection of US Global ... populismstudies.org 1 fact
referenceA European Parliament study notes that since early 2025, EU-US relations have become increasingly tense regarding NATO, Greenland, Ukraine, trade, technology, climate, and China, signaling a deeper split in strategic visions.