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They emphasized a core principle: allies do not interfere in each other’s democratic decisions.
The exchange underscored a growing transatlantic divide—not just over Ukraine, but over Europe’s long-term strategic autonomy.
A Race Against Structural Limits
Despite rising budgets and political momentum, experts warn that money alone will not solve Europe’s defence problem.
Séamus Boland of the European Economic and Social Committee described Europe as an attractive target precisely because of its democratic constraints. EU defence officials acknowledge deep structural challenges: regulatory bottlenecks, slow procurement cycles, and fragmented industrial capacity.
According to Thomas Regnier, spokesperson for EU defence
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