After Afghanistan’s Fall, Europe Seeks Greater Autonomy Over Its Foreign Policy
September 3, 2021--Disappointed about the way the U.S. military and political leadership withdrew from Afghanistan, European Union leaders said they have to strengthen their own defense capabilities and build stronger autonomy in foreign policy decisions.
"What we need is a strong and common voice in the international scene," said David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament. "Europe must take up its own responsibility, must have a voice, which can be heard, and must set and protect its own interests." -Sept. 1 at the Bled Strategic Forum
Reduce Reliance and Strengthen Auonomy
President of the European Council Charles Michel, said the "chaotic withdraw from Afghanistan" forces European leaders to "reduce our dependenc...
