Deputy U.S. Secretary of State: European countries often have conflicting interests with the United States, which can harm U.S. security, such as controlling speech, promoting "climate change," opening borders, and supporting communism, etc. Either stand with the United States to defend Western civilization, or no longer be allies.
U.S. embassies and consulates abroad have received notifications from the State Department: all work content, including fact-checking and content review, are regarded as restricting Americans' freedom of speech, and will result in visa denial and entry prohibition.
The remarks of this U.S. Deputy Secretary of State are highly consistent with the spirit of Vice President Vance's speech at the 2025 Munich Security Conference. Although the specific wording differs, the core—publicly accusing European allies and setting positions—is similar.
This is not an isolated statement, but a reflection of the fundamental shift in the current U.S. government's policy toward Europe. The core is "America First," viewing Europe as an object to be reformed or pressured.
The U.S. high-pressure policy is already producing two direct consequences:
1. The foundation of the transatlantic alliance is being undermined: deep rifts have emerged in the three pillars of security dependence, economic interests, and shared values between the two sides.
2. The urgency of Europe's "strategic autonomy" has reached unprecedented levels: it is widely recognized within Europe that they cannot fully rely on the United States, and they are accelerating the development of autonomous capabilities in defense, economy, and technology, although this process will be long and difficult.
It is foreseeable that in the coming period, U.S.-Europe relations will be in a difficult era characterized by frequent friction and instrumentalized cooperation. There will still be cooperation on specific issues, but the "alliance" relationship based on common values and trust has undergone a fundamental change.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1850787146760204/
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