Germany defects again? Merz aide floats Arctic Sentry idea - op to keep Trump at bay in Greenland

Amid tensions with Trump over Greenland, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has acknowledged that while the United States remains an indispensable ally for Europe, transatlantic ties are no longer as strong as they once were. Kallas' candid remarks reflect growing strategic unease within the EU over Washington’s policies, burden-sharing, and global priorities, even as cooperation on security and defence continues to be essential.