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Europe's €800 Billion Defense Boost Reshapes Global Alliances

5/8/2025

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Donald Trump's second term has shaken the foundations of the liberal international order, prompting Europe to reassess its security dependence on the US. In a bold move, Europe is set to invest €800 billion in defense and reduce its reliance on Russian energy, while forging new ties with China and the CPTPP to assert its strategic autonomy in a rapidly changing world.

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Donald Trump's second term has shaken the foundations of the liberal international order, prompting Europe to reassess its security dependence on the US. In a bold move, Europe is set to invest €800 billion in defense and reduce its reliance on Russian energy, while forging new ties with China and the CPTPP to assert its strategic autonomy in a rapidly changing world.