Europe Must Prioritize Its Own Defense, Not Appease Trump (iss.europa.eu)

• 73% of EU citizens demand greater European autonomy
• US arms deliveries to Europe and Ukraine delayed due to Iran conflict
• Europe needs an emergency program for air defense, long-range strike, satellites

"An EUISS commentary argues that Europe must organize its defense independently of US President Trump. 73% of EU citizens favor greater autonomy. Trump's Iran war delays US arms deliveries to Europe and Ukraine. Europe should present a concrete transition plan for European deterrence, including air defense, long-range strike, and satellites, and Europeanize NATO's command structure."