Manfred Weber emphasizes that Europe is too dependent on the USA for security and that European leaders need to show more confidence in international negotiations.

EPP leader Weber stated that Europe is weakening economically under the influence of American President Trump, who has divided the continent and affected the EU's position in trade negotiations. Weber emphasized that military dependence on the US makes Europe vulnerable to external threats, such as Russia. He called on European leaders to adopt a stronger vision and to strengthen the bloc, considering the current challenges, and criticized the lack of necessary leadership to create a European army.