In an interview with Euronews, former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen emphasized the need for Europe to become independent from US security frameworks and prioritize European-made weapons in defense procurements. He described the current challenges facing NATO as the worst in its history and highlighted the urgency for Europe to strengthen its military capabilities, especially in light of strained relations with the US under the Trump administration. Rasmussen noted that the war in Iran has further complicated Europe's defense capabilities and called for a coalition of willing nations to bolster European defense. He expressed disappointment over the current state of US-European relations, particularly regarding Trump's threats to NATO allies.