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How the European Union is gearing up for a hostile US partner

Following António Costa’s recent critique, it is Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius’ turn to blast the new US security strategy and the hostile tones coming from Washington. The Trump administration has declared war on the EU in pursuit of its strategic interests, he writes. Members states will discuss their stance towards the US at next week’s EU summit.

Stephan Israel
11. December 2025
Andrius Kubilius
Andrius Kubilius believes the US‘ concerns about the state of Europe are a pretext. (picture alliance / Anadolu | Dursun Aydemir)

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Last updated: 11. December 2025

European sovereignty European Union European defense European Commission European Council Andrius Kubilius Kaja Kallas Donald Trump Ursula von der Leyen António Costa