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Donald Trump has made it clear he doesn't want to support Europe like previous administrations. Europe is now grappling with how best to maintain its own defenses.

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said on Wednesday Europe needs to play a bigger role in NATO after increasing tensions with the US since the return of Donald Trump to the White House.

Trump has "shaken the transatlantic relationship to its foundation," Kallas told the European Defense Agency's annual conference.

While Europe had sought to stay on Trump's good side in the hope of maintaining US support for Ukraine, Trump's threats to take Greenland from NATO ally Denmark sparked a change in tone from European leaders.

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[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 12 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I wish Trump would rupture, like the pestilent boil on America's ass that he is.

[–] trollercoaster@sh.itjust.works 6 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

But even if this boil bursts, the US are still rife with the same pestilence that brought about that particular boil on their arse.

[–] NobodyElse@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Have you looked at the European political scene lately? This pestilence is worldwide.

[–] Skiluros@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 hours ago

While this is true, European political systems are generally more competitive and flexible (i.e. not a two party state).

US is a two party state where both parties are very corrupt, but worst thing is that the base of the centre-right opposition is largely tolerant of corruption.

[–] _Nico198X_@europe.pub 4 points 13 hours ago

she's the most sensible and is hated for it

[–] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

We should make NNATO - Northern North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Most of Europe is more northern than Washington and NYC.

[–] WanderingThoughts@europe.pub 2 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Start with the Unified European Forces or something like that.

[–] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

But I want Canada to be a part.

[–] WanderingThoughts@europe.pub 1 points 9 hours ago

Ok, let's do the High North Alliance. HiNA for short.