Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has emphasized that Europe should prioritize arming itself to reduce its dependence on the US, warning that "Russia does not want peace with Europe" and urging the continent to "stick together." This comes as tensions between Europe and the US escalate over issues like Greenland.
Frederiksen made these comments during a speech at Sciences Po in Paris, where she also warned that Russia's intentions are "clearly not peaceful." She emphasized that Europe needs to be more independent in its defense policies, particularly when it comes to Nato, and expressed concerns about the US's ability to defend itself.
The Danish Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of pan-European capabilities and called for a new European Security Council to enhance political coordination on defense. Her remarks were seen as a challenge to Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte's recent comments that Europe cannot defend itself without the US.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has also warned that Europe is in dire need of adapting to new realities, particularly with regards to Russia's aggressive behavior and shifting global dynamics. She emphasized the importance of raising defense spending and getting clarity on Europe's role in tomorrow's world.
The European Union has been grappling with its relationship with the US as tensions rise over various issues. The EU has called for a more independent approach to defense, but the pace of change is slow, and many countries are hesitant to take on more responsibility.
Greenland, which is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has been at the center of tensions between Europe and the US. The US had plans to establish a military base in Greenland, but Denmark rejected the proposal, citing concerns about national sovereignty.
As the situation continues to unfold, Frederiksen's comments are seen as a call to action for European leaders to prioritize their own defense and reduce their dependence on the US.
Frederiksen made these comments during a speech at Sciences Po in Paris, where she also warned that Russia's intentions are "clearly not peaceful." She emphasized that Europe needs to be more independent in its defense policies, particularly when it comes to Nato, and expressed concerns about the US's ability to defend itself.
The Danish Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of pan-European capabilities and called for a new European Security Council to enhance political coordination on defense. Her remarks were seen as a challenge to Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte's recent comments that Europe cannot defend itself without the US.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has also warned that Europe is in dire need of adapting to new realities, particularly with regards to Russia's aggressive behavior and shifting global dynamics. She emphasized the importance of raising defense spending and getting clarity on Europe's role in tomorrow's world.
The European Union has been grappling with its relationship with the US as tensions rise over various issues. The EU has called for a more independent approach to defense, but the pace of change is slow, and many countries are hesitant to take on more responsibility.
Greenland, which is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has been at the center of tensions between Europe and the US. The US had plans to establish a military base in Greenland, but Denmark rejected the proposal, citing concerns about national sovereignty.
As the situation continues to unfold, Frederiksen's comments are seen as a call to action for European leaders to prioritize their own defense and reduce their dependence on the US.
I think it's totally crazy that EU leaders are freaking out over Russia being "aggressive" 
and suddenly need to arm themselves like a bunch of teenagers with their first guns 
. Like, what happened to diplomacy? 
We're just going to build more bombs and hope for the best? That's not how you solve conflicts, dude! 
And another thing, why do we need a new European Security Council? Can't we just stick with NATO like everyone else? 
what's the point of having a stronger eu if you can't even make your own defense decisions? 
but at the same time, i get why europe needs to be more proactive on its own defense. maybe it's time for a new eu security council to sort things out? 
it's not gonna be easy for europe (or denmark) to navigate these waters, but i guess that's why they need more pan-eu cooperation 
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. We can work with the US on some issues while still maintaining our independence. It's all about finding that balance and taking care of ourselves in a rapidly changing world 
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It's all very interesting, but I think we need to see how this plays out before we start building up our own military might. 
. We should be preparing our own defense system not relying on someone else like a backup plan 
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this is getting serious, we're talking full-blown Cold War vibes 
! I mean, Mette Frederiksen's right though, Russia doesn't want peace with Europe and it's time for us to take matters into our own hands 
. I'm not saying we should completely cut ties with the US, but let's be real, they're not exactly our biggest allies at the moment 
, we need more coordination and cooperation on defense issues. This is getting too intense, fingers crossed we don't have to go down this road 
that has these crazy detailed recipes for traditional Danish dishes like flæskesteg 
️ and rugbrød 
. I mean, who knew we were such masters of the pastry arts? Anyway, it got me thinking about how food is so connected to culture and identity... have you ever tried making traditional Danish treats from scratch? It's a real game-changer 
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. It's like, we're a whole continent with a huge economy and population - we should be able to protect ourselves 
. Denmark is trying to lead the way here, and I think they're onto something 
. Maybe it's time for us Europeans to take charge of our own security instead of relying on our friends across the pond 
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It's like they're all waiting for someone else to take action while their own backside is exposed.
The US was trying to push their agenda through, but Denmark shut that down quick. It's all about playing politics and who's got the upper hand right now. But Europe needs to stop worrying about what others think and start taking control of their own destiny...