Callas admitted that EU-US relations are under serious test
Quick Look
- EU Foreign Affairs High Representative Kaja Kallas told Belgian newspaper Le Soir that relations between the EU and the US have been severely tested under Donald Trump's administration but remain vital for both sides.
- Earlier, Trump demanded that Europe return the funds spent by the Biden administration on military assistance to Ukraine.
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Why It Matters
Relations between the EU and the US have historically experienced periods of tension, but remained strategically important for both sides.
The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, acknowledged that relations between the EU and the United States under the current administration of American leader Donald Trump have been seriously tested. She said this in an interview with the Belgian newspaper Le Soir.
“Our relationship has, of course, changed and it is clear to everyone that it is currently being seriously tested,” she said.
At the same time, the head of European diplomacy noted that throughout history there have already been periods when relations with the United States “did not go smoothly.” “But they still remain vital for both sides,” Kallas concluded.
Earlier, the US President said that Washington will demand that Europe return the money spent by the former administration under the leadership of Joe Biden on military assistance to Ukraine.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
EU will hold internal discussions on how to respond to US demands for money back
Likely · Within weeks
Debates on allocation of security spending within NATO are intensifying
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What exactly is the amount Trump wants back from Europe?
- How does the EU plan to respond to US demands?
- Will this affect further military assistance to Ukraine?
