Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said the EU must build its own military to reduce dependence on the United States and deter adversaries like Russia, framing European strategic autonomy as essential given uncertainty about American commitments under the Trump administration. Albares' comments reflect a broader shift in EU thinking as member states confront the reality that Washington is no longer a predictable ally.
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Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said the EU must build its own military to reduce dependence on the United States and deter adversaries like Russia, framing European strategic autonomy as essential given uncertainty about American commitments under the Trump administration. Albares' comments reflect a broader shift in EU thinking as member states confront the reality that Washington is no longer a predictable ally.