CGTN: Europe on its Own Terms: Adapting a New Global Reality

 

BEIJING, CHINA, Radarseluma.Disway.id  - In an era defined by geopolitical recalibration, Europe stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling with the urgent need for strategic autonomy and reassessing its alliances. A chorus of European policymakers, thought leaders, and international observers analyzed the continent's pathway forward as it adapts to a new global reality marked by evolving external dynamics.

 

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The call for European independence has never been more pronounced. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has declared that this is Europe's Independence Moment, highlighting the need for Europe to ensure its own defense. Hillary Mann Leverett, CEO of STRATEGA echoes that "Europe is going through a very difficult time", noting the need for patience and effort to navigate current crises.

 

The quest for autonomy is driven by multifaceted challenges. An ongoing energy crisis, caused by the conflict in Ukraine, has seen electricity prices in major European economies soar to several times those in the US, straining industrial production and daily life.

 

Europe is even more tested as transatlantic relations shift. French Senator Thierry Meissen says that "today, we must accept that the United States will prioritize its own interests." European Council President Antonio Costa also acknowledged this new reality, stating "we already know that Europe and the United States do not share the same vision of the international order."

 

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In response, Europe is mobilizing resources to build self-reliance. The EU has committed substantial investment to develop its defense. Ursula von der Leyen outlines plans enabling up to 800 billion euros in defense investment by 2030. And analysts from the Bruegel think tank estimate that true strategic autonomy would require an additional 250 billion euros annually and 300,000 more troops. Additionally, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas identified joint procurement as a critical hurdle to overcome.

 

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