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Europe Condemns US Strategy, Defends Sovereignty and Values

12/8/2025

Summary

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European Council President Antonio Costa and the German government condemned United States National Security Strategy on December 8 for portraying Europe as a declining power and alleging civilizational erasure.
Costa said European citizens should determine leadership, and the United States cannot dictate European values.
Germany rejected the strategy's failure to recognize Russia as a threat, aligning with NATO.
Costa warned the United States approach could undermine a fair Ukraine resolution.

History

Historical Context

In 2022, the European Council criticized the U.S. National Security Strategy for portraying Europe as a declining power, echoing historical tensions from NATO's formation in 1949, which aimed to unify Europe against external threats. This criticism, voiced by leaders like Antonio Costa and Germany, may prompt a reevaluation of transatlantic relations and enhance Europe's strategic autonomy in global affairs.

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European Council President Antonio Costa and the German government condemned United States National Security Strategy on December 8 for portraying Europe as a declining power and alleging civilizational erasure.
Costa said European citizens should determine leadership, and the United States cannot dictate European values.
Germany rejected the strategy's failure to recognize Russia as a threat, aligning with NATO.
Costa warned the United States approach could undermine a fair Ukraine resolution.

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