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Germany Urges Europe to Break Free from U.S. Influence

1/31/2026

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Boris Pistorius, the German Defense Minister, urged Europe to assert independence from the United States and resist intimidation by U.S. President Donald Trump.
He warned that fear leads to poor decisions.
He stressed Europe's mutual dependence with the United States and its strategic importance, as Europe resists Trump's push for Greenland control.
He cautioned that European influence by Russia would threaten U.S. interests and leave Washington between Russia and China.

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Boris Pistorius, the German Defense Minister, urged Europe to assert independence from the United States and resist intimidation by U.S. President Donald Trump.
He warned that fear leads to poor decisions.
He stressed Europe's mutual dependence with the United States and its strategic importance, as Europe resists Trump's push for Greenland control.
He cautioned that European influence by Russia would threaten U.S. interests and leave Washington between Russia and China.