US Diplomat Issues Stark Warning on EU Policies
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has delivered a scathing critique of the European Union's agenda, asserting that it is 'utterly adverse to the US interest' and leading to 'civilisational suicide'. Landau's comments, made on Saturday, December 6, 2025, via social media and during a NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels, Belgium, echo the sentiments expressed in the Trump administration's recently released National Security Strategy (NSS).
Critique of EU's 'Civilisational Suicide'
Landau's strong language follows the National Security Strategy document, unveiled on Thursday, December 4, 2025, which warned that Europe faces a 'stark prospect of civilisational erasure' due to the EU's perceived undermining of 'political liberty and sovereignty', leading to a 'loss of national identity'. In his social media posts, Landau elaborated on the specific EU policies he believes threaten US security, including:
- 'Censorship'
- 'Economic suicide/climate fanaticism'
- 'Open borders'
- 'Disdain for national sovereignty/promotion of multilateral governance and taxation'
- Support for 'Communist Cuba'
He urged European nations to cease following the 'unelected, undemocratic, and unrepresentative bureaucracy in Brussels'.
Inconsistency in Transatlantic Partnership
Landau highlighted what he described as a glaring 'inconsistency' in transatlantic relations. He noted that while European countries, when acting under their NATO hats, emphasize transatlantic cooperation as crucial for mutual security, they pursue agendas 'often utterly adverse to US interests and security' when operating as the EU. This criticism comes amidst heightened tensions, exemplified by the EU's recent $140 million fine imposed on Elon Musk's social media platform X. US officials, including Landau and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have condemned this fine as an act of censorship and an attack on American tech platforms.
European Reactions and Broader US Concerns
The US diplomat's remarks have drawn varied responses from European leaders. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas acknowledged that 'some of it is also true' regarding the criticism, while reaffirming the US as a key ally. Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto suggested that the US was merely making explicit issues that have been evident for years, particularly in the context of US competition with China. A spokesperson for the European Commission reiterated that decisions concerning the European Union are made by the EU itself.
Beyond the EU's political agenda, Landau also criticized European NATO allies for favoring their own defense industries over American suppliers in rearmament efforts. He urged European ministers to halt practices that 'intimidate' American defense companies from participating in Europe's defense programs, arguing that such protectionist approaches 'weaken collective defense'.
5 Comments
Eugene Alta
The X fine proves his point. EU censorship is a real threat.
Noir Black
The US has legitimate concerns about European defense spending and protectionism, yet European nations are also trying to build their own strategic autonomy, which is understandable.
KittyKat
Europe has every right to protect its industries and regulate tech.
Michelangelo
There's definitely a tension between transatlantic cooperation and the EU's desire for independence, and Landau highlights that. However, calling for an end to multilateral governance ignores the global challenges requiring joint action.
Leonardo
It's true that some EU regulations, like the X fine, raise free speech concerns, but labeling the entire agenda as 'civilisational suicide' seems like an extreme overstatement, ignoring the EU's many successes.