地球局|面对特朗普，暮气沉沉的欧洲如何才能支棱起来

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is attempting to assert its role in the resolution of the Ukraine conflict by proposing to send troops to Ukraine post-conflict, but this move may not effectively address its marginalization in the geopolitical landscape and could provoke a strong backlash from Russia [1][3]. Group 1: EU's Military Proposal - The EU is developing a plan to send troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees following the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with support from the U.S. [1] - This military proposal was reportedly agreed upon during a meeting of U.S., Ukrainian, and European leaders on August 18 [1]. - The idea of sending troops has received limited support among NATO members, with several countries, including Poland, Spain, Romania, and Croatia, expressing opposition [5][6]. Group 2: Criticism of EU's Approach - European leaders have been criticized for their submissive stance towards U.S. foreign policy, with accusations of "humiliation" and "surrender" in the face of U.S. demands [3]. - The EU's recent trade agreement with the U.S. has been labeled as a one-sided concession that undermines European economic strength, drawing criticism from various European leaders [3][8]. - Italian Prime Minister Meloni has called for a return to basic principles and greater responsibility in EU defense, emphasizing the need for the EU to reduce reliance on the U.S. [8]. Group 3: Economic Context - The EU's share of global GDP has decreased from 25% in 2008 to 17.5% currently, while the U.S. share has increased from 23% to 28% [8]. - In the first quarter of this year, the EU's GDP grew by 1.6% to $4.85 trillion, while the U.S. GDP grew by 1.9% to $7.32 trillion [8].