英法德首脑频频互动，“欧洲三巨头”抱团绝非巧合

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the increasing alignment of diplomatic, economic, security, and immigration policies among France, Germany, and the UK, referred to as the "European trio" [1] - Macron's state visit to the UK marked the first visit by a French head of state in 17 years and the first by an EU leader post-Brexit, while Merkel's visit was his first as German Chancellor [1][3] - The UK and France signed the "Northwood Declaration," coordinating their independent nuclear deterrent capabilities, while the UK and Germany signed the "Kensington Treaty," covering security, defense, immigration, economy, and open society [1][3] Group 2 - The "Kensington Treaty" includes a commitment for mutual military assistance in the event of armed attacks, reflecting a lack of confidence in NATO's collective defense commitments [1][2] - The shift in the US stance on European security, as articulated by Defense Secretary Hagel and Vice President Pence, indicates a demand for European allies to take greater responsibility for their own defense [2] - Macron's emphasis on France's nuclear deterrent and the extension of the "nuclear umbrella" to Germany signifies a strategic shift towards European defense autonomy [3][4] Group 3 - The recent deployment of a US C-17 heavy transport aircraft to the UK, potentially carrying new B61-12 nuclear bombs, suggests a re-establishment of US nuclear capabilities in Europe [4][5] - Trump's administration's actions, including the push for increased military spending among NATO members and the controversial arms support for Ukraine, have created divisions within NATO [5] - The refusal of several NATO countries to support the US's plan to rearm Ukraine indicates a growing rift and the need for European nations to reassess their defense strategies in light of US policies [5]