OPINION: An initiative for a permanent European Defence Coalition
By means of the "National Security Strategy of the United States of America" (November 2025), Europe has once again been forced to face the facts. The US invasion of Venezuela and the claim on Greenland do not strengthen our confidence in the US either. So, don't count on U.S. protection and even take into account unwanted interventions and threats. There are additional reasons for Europe to strengthen its self-confidence, as one of the US defence industry's best customers, an important trading partner and investor and potentially a partner in problems elsewhere in the world. "Well-being" is ranked higher in Europe than in the US and we have allowed ourselves to be too dependent on the US. Now let's make ourselves more independent again. What Europe needs today for its security is self-confidence, defence capability, solidarity and unity of defence policy, command and execution. This requires unanimity in political decision-making and a centrally manag...