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What are the primary obstacles hindering the development of a truly independent European defense strategy?

The prospect of genuine European strategic autonomy is hampered by the EU's non-political and military origins, over-reliance on the US for defense (80% of NATO's military spending and capacity), and Germany's reluctance to assume a larger defense role. This is further complicated by the weakening US-UK relationship, exemplified by the 2021 Kabul withdrawal and lack of US economic integration with the UK.