Europe must act urgently and stop outsourcing defence, says EU's Kallas

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 28, 2026 at 03:45 PM

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Europe must urgently strengthen its defense capabilities and make NATO more European, as the US is shifting its focus away from the continent. Kallas emphasized that Europe can no longer rely solely on the US for its security. This call to action follows recent tensions, including disagreements over Greenland and debates about Europe's defense capabilities without US support. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot countered that Europe can and must take control of its security, even with US agreement. Kallas stressed the need for EU and NATO members to synchronize their efforts and demonstrate the value of a distinct European defense pillar.

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Davos 30% European Parliament 40% Jean-Noël Barrot ×250% Greenland ×360% Donald Trump ×470% Mark Rutte ×470% Kaja Kallas ×280% North Atlantic Treaty Organization ×580% United States ×790% European Union ×490%

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european defence 90% nato 80% transatlantic relationship 80% us foreign policy 70% european pillar 60% defence spending 60% outsourcing defence 50% greenland 40%

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