US National Security Strategy under Trump Targets Europe and Backs Far-Right Parties
The US national security strategy (NSS) under Donald Trump explicitly targets Europe, committing to backing far-right and ultranationalist European parties to influence the continent's political direction. The NSS warns that Europe could become majority non-European due to migration and birthrates, presenting this as a civilizational erasure threat.
Trump's remarks in Pennsylvania reflect anti-immigrant rhetoric with a hostile stance toward Europe. The US intends to support patriotic European parties such as Germany's AfD, France's National Rally, and Reform UK, with aims of regime change on the continent. Washington views the European Union as an adversary and aligns with Vladimir Putin’s goal to weaken or break up the EU.
This antagonistic relationship is underscored by US officials reaffirming an anti-EU stance following the EU's fine against Elon Musk’s platform X, highlighting ongoing tension with Brussels. Additionally, the US is pressuring Ukraine to accept armistice terms favorable to Moscow, urging Kyiv to withdraw from parts of Donbas without any guaranteed retention of these lands.
In Britain, Labour leader Keir Starmer is seen prioritizing the US relationship over closer ties with Europe, ruling out rejoining the EU customs union and limiting plans for European rearmament due to entrance fee controversies. Pope Leo has criticized Trump for attempting to fracture the Atlantic alliance, reflecting concerns about the wider implications of these policies.
