慕安会上美外交官展示“让联合国再次伟大”帽，美欧官员隔空对垒

Group 1 - The 62nd Munich Security Conference opened on February 13, highlighting tensions in transatlantic relations, with German Chancellor Merz stating that these relations are "no longer taken for granted" and that a rift has emerged between Europe and the U.S. [1] - Merz emphasized that even a powerful nation like the U.S. cannot tackle everything alone, advocating for the repair and revitalization of transatlantic trust, and asserting that NATO membership is a competitive advantage for both Europe and the U.S. [1] - U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Walz, countered criticisms of the Trump administration's shift in strategic focus from Europe to the Western Hemisphere, citing the high number of American deaths from drug-related issues linked to Latin America [1][2] Group 2 - EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, pointed out the current crisis in the international security system, recalling the failures of the League of Nations and the United Nations to prevent global conflicts [1] - Walz defended the Trump administration's approach, claiming it strengthened NATO and the UN, and presented a cap with the slogan "Make the United Nations Great Again" [2][5] - As of early February, the U.S. owed $2.19 billion in regular budget contributions to the UN, with no specific payment timeline provided despite Walz's assurances [5]