The psychological wounds inflicted on European policymakers and publics alike by President Trump and his Administration over the past thirteen months of their reign in the US are deep and difficult to heal

At the Munich Security Conference, European leaders called for stronger defense cooperation and nuclear deterrence talks as transatlantic ties face strain following shifts in U.S. policy

For decades, Europeans existed in a geostrategic state of deep slumber, relying - as many now openly concede - with a certain naïveté on the American military shield.

Speaking at a Munich Security Conference roundtable discussion, Greece’s energy minister called for stronger infrastructure, diversified supply routes and a realistic, technology-neutral energy transition to safeguard Europe’s autonomy and competitiveness

As leaders gather in Germany, this year’s Munich Security Report warns that “wrecking-ball politics” and shifting U.S. priorities are shaking Europe’s security architecture and testing the future of the transatlantic alliance

Earlier on Friday, during the Munich Security Conference, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to reform defense spending rules to enable member states to "substantially increase their defense expenditure"

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance blasts European leadership, questions democratic values, and sidesteps Ukraine in a speech that leaves allies stunned.

According to Reuters, the incident occurred around 1.5 kilometres (1 mile) from the security conference venue set to kick off Friday

The Prime Minister said leaders need a "growth mindset" to rise to the current international security challenges, including considering newer and cheaper weapons