Mertz: Europe is no longer the "security dependent" of the United States, Macron wants to integrate France's nuclear deterrence into the EU's future security architecture
On February 13th, the 62nd Munich Security Conference began in Germany. The statements by the leaders of France and Germany tore off the last layer of camouflage for Europe's security dependence on the United States. Macron explicitly stated that he wants to overturn the Cold War-style security structure and build European deep-strike capabilities. He also initiated a strategic dialogue on European nuclear deterrence with Mertz; Mertz even bluntly warned that the US is unable to act alone, and Europe must cut its excessive reliance on the US.
The Cold War legacy security system has long been ineffective. In recent years, the US's unilateralism and capriciousness have made Europe realize the cost of dependence. From the EU increasing defense funds and planning future weapon development, to France and Germany leading the reconstruction of the security framework, Europe's strategic autonomy has already moved from slogan to action.
Europe wants to become a true geopolitical entity, but there are still internal divisions and obstacles from US-EU games on the way. This statement at the Munich Security Conference is a declaration of Europe's awakening? In the chessboard of a multipolar world, can Europe take a step of its own?
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857052114792452/
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