Core Viewpoint - The recent actions of the United States regarding Greenland and military operations in Venezuela have sparked ongoing criticism within Europe, highlighting a call for greater autonomy from the EU [1][3]. Group 1: U.S. Actions and International Law - The U.S. is perceived as acting like an imperial power, seeking to seize resources such as oil from Venezuela and territory like Greenland, undermining international law [3]. - The effectiveness of international law is questioned, with the U.S. seen as violating it at will due to its superpower status [3]. Group 2: EU's Response and Autonomy - The EU must strive for more autonomy and sovereignty in light of U.S. actions, as it can no longer afford to be passive or act as a puppet to U.S. interests [4][6]. - There is a call for the EU to adopt a tougher stance in trade and tariff negotiations with the U.S., moving away from being manipulated by American demands [4][6]. Group 3: NATO and Trust Issues - NATO is described as a "dead" institution, with diminishing trust in the U.S. among European allies, emphasizing the need for the EU to become more self-reliant [3].