19
May
2026
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Europe's response to reduced US military deployments in Europe, particularly at its Eastern flank in the light of the latest US decisions (debate)
Madam President, Madam High Representative, the withdrawal of American troops from Europe is a cold shower. But let's be completely honest about why we got into this situation. This is a direct result of Brussels' profound diplomatic incapacity. For many years, the European bureaucracy has not treated our most important security partner with respect, but with ideological arrogance and petty moralization. Instead of building cooperation, Brussels has obsessively focused on political differences, successfully alienating our main ally. Let us tell an undeniable truth: European security, NATO and the United States are inseparable. True security does not lie in the fantasy of a European army promoted by an elite that is not even able to protect our external borders, but requires harsh and cold pragmatism. Let's stop arrogant finger-pointing, let's abandon federalist illusions and unite with Washington. It's time for common sense.