Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The arrival of Donald Trump to the White House signaled that Europe can no longer count on U.S. for its defense, with the U.S. aligning more with Russia in the Ukrainian war.
• European capitals are seeking alternative formulas for a European defense and security strategy.
• Significant political movements have been made, like the summit in London, the rearmament plan with 800,000 million euros, and an evaluation of deterrence for Ukraine.
• There is no unanimity among the community partners regarding the implementation of rearmament and the sending of troops to Ukraine.
• Pedro Sánchez has rejected the term 'rearmament' and defends technology and security industry.
• Sánchez's position is delicate given the commitment to increase spending on security and defense without having the support of a parliamentary majority or a budget project.
• The Spanish Government, like other European countries, is reluctant to send troops to Ukraine.

Conclusion: There exists a political tension between rearmament and security, with notable differences among member states. However, the growing alignment of the U.S. with Russia infers the need for new defense strategies in Europe.

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