The 33-page document stated that European countries risk “civilizational erasure” partly due to their migration policies. It accused certain European governments of unjustly censoring political parties, mainly far-right ones, and suggested Europeans were a hindrance to ending the Ukraine war.
The administration emphasized that European countries remain important allies but indicated a plan to support far-right parties in Europe. The document had little mention of Russia, responsible for starting the Ukraine war and making aggressive moves toward other European nations.
As highlighted by Kallas, the document noted a European “lack of self-confidence” in their approach to Russia.
“European allies possess a significant hard power edge over Russia in nearly every way except nuclear weapons. Due to Russia’s war in Ukraine, European-Russian relations have weakened, and many Europeans now view Russia as an existential threat,” the strategy document states.
The panel’s moderator, CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour, questioned if President Donald Trump and his team now perceived Europe as “the enemy.”
“I didn’t interpret it that way,” Kallas insisted, emphasizing the Trump document’s recognition of the transatlantic relationship’s importance.
“The U.S. remains our biggest ally,” Kallas said. “We haven’t always agreed on various subjects. However, the main principle remains: We are the biggest allies, and we should stay united.”
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