EU Citizens Demand Stronger Union Amid Global Threats—But Is Brussels Up to the Task?

Across the Atlantic, Europeans are signaling a clear desire: stronger, more unified leadership from the European Union as it confronts intensifying military threats, economic instability, and climate challenges. Yet this clamor for a “muscular” EU raises critical questions about sovereignty and global balance—questions Americans must heed in an era where Washington’s strategic focus is paramount.Why Are Europeans Turning Toward Centralized Power?The latest Eurobarometer survey, conducted before President Trump’s decisive military operations in Venezuela and his bold approach toward Greenland, shines a spotlight on European anxieties. Nearly 70% of respondents crave an expanded EU security role globally, with nearly 90% demanding...