Key Facts
• December 8, 2025: EU President António Costa criticized the US National Security Strategy.
• Costa rejected US interference in European politics, calling it “unacceptable.”
• The strategy, under Trump, labeled Europe as overregulated and lacking confidence.
• US aims to foster resistance to current European policies, aligning with far-right parties.
• Costa emphasized Europe’s right to choose its political path and protect free expression.
• He criticized the US for not acting as a true ally despite labeling Europe as one.
• Costa highlighted disagreements on climate change and other global challenges.
• Russia welcomed the US strategy, aligning it with its own vision.
• Costa expressed concerns over the strategy’s stance on the Ukraine war.
• He stressed Europe’s pursuit of “fair and sustainable” peace over mere conflict resolution.
Summary
EU President António Costa strongly opposed the US National Security Strategy unveiled in December 2025, criticizing its interference in European politics and alignment with far-right ideologies. He rejected the US portrayal of Europe as overregulated and lacking confidence, emphasizing the continent’s sovereignty and freedom of expression. Costa also highlighted long-standing disagreements with the US on climate change and global issues, urging the US to act as a true ally. He expressed concerns over Russia’s approval of the strategy and its inadequate support for Europe’s vision of “fair and sustainable” peace in Ukraine. Costa reaffirmed Europe’s need to maintain its sovereignty while continuing its partnership with the US.
