Europe races to make it harder for Trump to rattle NATO (politico.eu)

• Europe seeks to reduce NATO's vulnerability to US political swings.
• Proposals include European security guarantees and collective defense.
• Measures aim for greater European autonomy within the alliance.

"European leaders are testing solutions to NATO's new problem: how to handle an America that can both anchor the alliance and shake it. The goal is to make NATO less vulnerable to political shifts in Washington, particularly in the context of a potential second Trump presidency. Discussions focus on European security guarantees and collective defense mechanisms."