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The Trump administration's "America First" national security strategy marks a seismic shift in historic ties between the United States and Europe.

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German chancellor: Some of US security plan 'unacceptable'

Trump says EU going in 'bad direction' after X fine

Germany news: Berlin rejects US criticism of Europe

Germany rejects US security strategy's 'outside advice'

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German MP Boris Mijatovic (Greens) during a remote interview with DW

German MP Boris Mijatovic (Greens) during a remote interview with DW

German lawmaker: US lost values once shared with Europe

German lawmaker: US lost values once shared with Europe

DW spoke with Boris Mijatovic, a member of the German parliament, about the new US national security strategy.

Trump meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders in the Oval Office in August 2025

Trump meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders in the Oval Office in August 2025

How Trump's outreach to Europe's far right aims to split EU

How Trump's outreach to Europe's far right aims to split EU

Trump's National Security Strategy is the clearest sign yet of alignment between MAGA and Europe's far-right parties.

United States President Donald Trump stands after a meeting with his Cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House

United States President Donald Trump stands after a meeting with his Cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House

EU won't have Donald Trump meddling in European affairs

EU won't have Donald Trump meddling in European affairs

A US security strategy paper wants Europe to "correct" its political "trajectory," sparking alarm amongst EU leaders.

A screengrab showing Brando Benifei, European Parliament Member & US relations delegation, during a remote interview with DW

A screengrab showing Brando Benifei, European Parliament Member & US relations delegation, during a remote interview with DW

US stance, policy on Europe 'not helpful,' MEP tells DW

US stance, policy on Europe 'not helpful,' MEP tells DW

Donald Trump's National Security Strategy accuses the EU of "civilizational erasure." MEP Brando Benifei pushes back.

Planes from the US airforce fly through a blue sky with a US flag waving in the foreground in November, 2025.

Planes from the US airforce fly through a blue sky with a US flag waving in the foreground in November, 2025.

Trump's new US national security strategy rattles Europe

Trump's new US national security strategy rattles Europe

DW looks at key points in the US document, and how they might affect the transatlantic relationship.

A close up of the US flag on the sleeve of a US soldier in uniform

A close up of the US flag on the sleeve of a US soldier in uniform

Trump's new 'America First' security strategy: What to know

Trump's new 'America First' security strategy: What to know

Donald Trump wants the US to prioritize itself over global conflicts. Here's what this means for the US and the world.

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A person holds a smartphone in their hand in an unknown location, on February 27, 2025

Digital taxes put US-EU trade talks under pressure

Trump is threatening retaliation over EU tech rules, shaking Brussels’ 15% tariff deal. What cards does the bloc have?

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An LNG tanker

US-EU trade deal could lock bloc into fossil fuel dependency

Critics say Europe's $750-billion energy deal with the US could risk climate goals and energy security if it goes ahead.

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French Rafale fighter jets sit on the main deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle,

Can French 'war culture' lead Europe's rearmament push?

France's large defense players and startups could take the lead as Europe aims to rearm.

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A sign is placed in front of the American whiskey section at a B.C. liquor store that reads "Buy Canadian Instead"

Boycott USA! Trump tariffs prompt backlash against US goods

The Trump administration's changing approach to tariffs has sparked a trend in opposition: consumer boycotts.

French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron

Could France's Macron be the new leader of Europe?

France's Emmanuel Macron is leading Europe's response to Russia and US tariffs. So what of Germany's next government?

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EU flags in Luxembourg

EU countermeasures to Trump's tariffs: a balanced approach

Trade ministers met in Luxembourg to chart the way forward — and the stakes are high.

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