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Europe no longer Washington's centre of gravity, shift is structural, EU’s Kallas says
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe must adapt as the US shifts focus elsewhere and calls for a more European‑led NATO amid global tensions. - REUTERS/Filepic
BRUSSELS: Europe is no longer Washington's primary centre of gravity and the shift is structural, not temporary, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday as European leaders grapple with how to adjust to U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to the transatlantic relationship.
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Speaking at the European Defence Agency's annual conference, she added that while the EU still seeks strong transatlantic ties and the United States will remain an ally, Europe must adapt to new realities, and "NATO needs to become more European to maintain its strength".
"The risk of a full-blown return to coercive power politics, spheres of influence and a world where might makes right, is very real", she also said.
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- EU's Kaja Kallas says Europe is no longer Washington's main strategic priority and the shift is structural, not temporary.
- She calls for a stronger European role in NATO to maintain the alliances resilience while keeping transatlantic ties intact.
- Kallas warns of a growing risk of coercive power politics and a return to spheres of influence globally.
Speaking at the European Defence Agency's annual conference, she added that while the EU still seeks strong transatlantic ties and the United States will remain an ally, Europe must adapt to new realities, and "NATO needs to become more European to maintain its strength".
"The risk of a full-blown return to coercive power politics, spheres of influence and a world where might makes right, is very real", she also said.
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