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EU Reassesses Security Amid Rising Right-Wing Threats

1/21/2026

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EU Reevaluates Strategies

The European Union faces shifting global power dynamics as the United States' America First policy undermines multilateralism, prompting a reassessment of EU security and defense strategies.
Internal pressures from rising right-wing parties threaten EU democratic institutions.
To remain geopolitically relevant, the EU must boost budgets for security, technology, and climate initiatives.
Upcoming elections in Hungary, France, and Poland could affect EU cohesion and its ability to act collectively in 2026.

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Ursula Advocates EU Unity

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, told the European Parliament on January 21, 2025, that the European Union (EU) must adapt to a changing global landscape.
She criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against European allies, warning they could embolden adversaries.
As EU leaders prepare for the January 22, 2025 meeting, she urged unity and a concrete plan to respond.

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EU Reevaluates Strategies

The European Union faces shifting global power dynamics as the United States' America First policy undermines multilateralism, prompting a reassessment of EU security and defense strategies.
Internal pressures from rising right-wing parties threaten EU democratic institutions.
To remain geopolitically relevant, the EU must boost budgets for security, technology, and climate initiatives.
Upcoming elections in Hungary, France, and Poland could affect EU cohesion and its ability to act collectively in 2026.

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