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Politico: “A Europe That Spends on Defense: A Trump Creation”

Published February 14, 2026, 09:29
Politico: “A Europe That Spends on Defense: A Trump Creation”

According to Politico, US pressure on Europe to increase its defense spending has led to a Europe that spends more on defense and is less reliant on Washington. However, Donald Trump may not be satisfied with this outcome. At the Munich Conference, EU leaders spoke about strengthening military budgets and reshaping the transatlantic alliance. At the same time, Europeans emphasized the need for greater autonomy and support for Ukraine. The EU-US relationship is described as one where both sides remain committed to NATO, but with growing distances. Attention now turns to the speech of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to see if the positive tone will be maintained.