Politics US security strategy sees "repression" in Europe
In a new security strategy, the USA laments a loss of democracy and freedom of expression in Europe and calls for a course correction.
05.12.2025, 12:35
SDA
Europe is facing major problems, according to the document published by the White House on Thursday evening (local time). According to the US government, these include the "censorship of free speech and the suppression of political opposition, plummeting birth rates, and the loss of national identities and self-confidence".
The US government also identifies immigration policy as a problem in Europe, which is changing the continent and creating conflicts. "We want Europe to remain European", the document states. The character and history of the individual European states must be preserved and their self-confidence strengthened. The growing influence of "patriotic European parties" gives "cause for great optimism".
Establishing "strategic stability" with Russia
If current trends continue, Europe will be unrecognizable in 20 years or less, according to the text. It is therefore "far from clear" whether Europe can remain a reliable ally. "Our goal should be to help Europe correct its current course."
Although the US government describes an end to the war in Ukraine as a key interest in the document, there are hardly any critical words for Russia. An end to hostilities is necessary "to stabilize European economies and prevent an unintended escalation or expansion of the war". "Strategic stability" must be established with Russia.
