Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, emphasized the urgent need for Europe to enhance its defense capabilities and make NATO more European due to the strained transatlantic relationship with the US. She highlighted that Europe must take control of its security, especially after tensions arose from Trump's Greenland threat. Kallas and other European leaders stress the importance of a distinct European defense pillar within NATO, as the US reduces its presence in Europe. The ongoing geopolitical shifts, particularly regarding Russia and Ukraine, further complicate the security landscape. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)