Speaking at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, January 20, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever delivered a blunt message: Europe's reliance on and leniency toward the U.S. has gone too far.
De Wever warned that Europe must now draw a clear red line with its transatlantic partner. "Either we stand together, or we split," he said, emphasizing that failing to confront recent oversteps could fracture the alliance.
His remarks underscore a broader debate over the future of Western alliances and Europe's strategic autonomy. As Europe charts its path forward, governments will weigh solidarity against assertiveness in transatlantic ties.
Whether De Wever's stark choice resonates in capitals from Berlin to Rome will shape the tone of EU-U.S. relations this year. The coming months could test the resilience of one of the world's most important partnerships.
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