Germany and France Push for Strengthened European Defense Post-Trump Victory

In light of Trump's election win, European leaders emphasize the need for increased defense collaboration and autonomy.

Defense ministers from Germany and France have met to discuss bolstering European defense capabilities following Donald Trump's U.S. presidential victory.
There is a growing consensus that Europe must prepare for reduced U.S. involvement in its conventional defense, necessitating a stronger, independent defense strategy.
A meeting of key European NATO defense ministers, including Germany, France, the UK, Poland, and Italy, is planned in Berlin to coordinate on defense and crisis management strategies.
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu stressed the importance of enhancing the European defense industry and developing future weapons collaboratively with Germany.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius highlighted the need for fair burden-sharing within NATO and urged European nations to prioritize collective defense over national interests.