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Independence play: Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy ecfr.eu 3 facts
perspectiveLuxembourg argues that the European Union should not rely solely on the United States for security and defense, but maintains that NATO membership remains its most important means of strategic defense.
claimEstonia, Luxembourg, and Poland criticize the pursuit of European strategic autonomy because they perceive it as weakening the transatlantic relationship and desire to maintain a close relationship with the United States.
claimLuxembourg's leaders invoke the principle of European strategic autonomy in the context of recent United States political developments, such as the election of President Donald Trump, which have cast doubt on the NATO security guarantee.