EU Leaders Reaffirm US Alliance Amid Strategic Differences

The European Union's top diplomat has declared the United States remains the bloc's most important partner, despite recent policy disagreements. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stated the U.S. is Europe's "biggest ally." His comments follow the release of a U.S. National Security Strategy that included criticism of European allies. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas echoed the sentiment. "We haven't always seen eye to eye on different topics, but ... we should stick together," she said. The statements highlight a deliberate effort to emphasize unity. They come as both sides navigate challenges including the war in Ukraine and economic competition.