Europe needs to be able to defend itself against Russia, with or without the United States. That’s the consensus in Brussels in light of Donald Trump’s increasing alignment with the Kremlin. The EU reacted with proposals for massive defense spending programmes worth 800 billion euros. Other countries like the United Kingdom, Canada and Turkey are part of the process too.
Are Europeans ready for a new geopolitical reality and defend itself? This comes with a hefty price tag. Germany is approaching the issue with a whatever-it-takes mentality… Should Europe be willing to do that?
