Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

EU Proposes 100,000-Troop Force Amid U.S. Uncertainty

1/12/2026

32 3

Summary

Story summary

EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius proposed establishing a 100,000-troop European force to replace U.S. military presence in Europe.
He cited concerns about U.S. reliability under U.S. President Donald J. Trump and urged stronger European defenses.
Kubilius proposed a European Security Council to speed defense decisions among key powers, including Britain.
He stressed urgency to address the war in Ukraine and keep Kyiv from losing.

1 of 1

Story summary

EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius proposed establishing a 100,000-troop European force to replace U.S. military presence in Europe.
He cited concerns about U.S. reliability under U.S. President Donald J. Trump and urged stronger European defenses.
Kubilius proposed a European Security Council to speed defense decisions among key powers, including Britain.
He stressed urgency to address the war in Ukraine and keep Kyiv from losing.