President Macron will host an emergency summit of European leaders in Paris today in an attempt to marshal a united response to the defence and security crisis now engulfing Europe.
Andrew Neil discusses a pivotal moment in Europe's history, highlighting its long-standing reliance on U.S. defense while investing heavily in welfare. Trump's administration is signaling an end to this arrangement, urging Europe to take greater responsibility for its defense. U.S. officials, including Pete Hegseth and JD Vance, have criticized Europe's underfunding of defense, while Trump's envoy excluded Europe from Ukrainian peace talks. The U.S. is shifting focus to China, viewing Russia as a regional threat Europe should address. Europe, particularly Britain, has underfunded defense, with Neil advocating for increased spending to avoid a potential crisis if U.S. support diminishes.
