Amid growing doubts about the effectiveness of the North Atlantic Alliance, European capitals are increasingly discussing the idea of building a new military bloc without the United States. According to Politico, a number of officials see the so-called «coalition of the willing» as a potential foundation for an alternative security alliance.

The publication notes that senior European figures are steadily losing confidence in U. S. President Donald Trump as a reliable partner. This skepticism extends beyond trade and economic ties and now directly affects questions of collective security.

As one high-ranking official from a European government told the outlet, U.S. policy is undergoing a shift that appears largely permanent. In this view, waiting is no longer a viable option, and Europe must move toward a new reality through structured and coordinated action.

Against this backdrop, Europe is being forced to reconsider its ability to guarantee its own defense without relying on Washington. Politico points out that the «coalition of the willing», originally assembled to support Ukraine, is increasingly viewed as a possible core for a new security framework.

The format, according to the article, could evolve into the basis of a new security alliance at a time when the United States is no longer seen as a steadfast backer of NATO and European security. Such an arrangement would not rule out cooperation with America, but it would no longer treat U.S. involvement as automatic.

The potential military weight of this grouping is described as substantial, as it could bring together both nuclear and non-nuclear states. Among the countries mentioned as possible participants are Ukraine, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Poland, and Britain. The report adds that a broad consensus has already taken shape in European capitals on the need to begin discussions on a new continental «security architecture» as soon as possible.

The article also highlights ongoing informal exchanges focused on Trump’s actions and their implications for Europe within a chat known as the «Washington Group». This forum reportedly includes the leaders of Britain, France, the FRG, Italy, Finland, the head of the European Commission, and Vladimir Zelensky. Sources cited by Politico say this channel has proven more effective than traditional diplomatic mechanisms when responding to fast-moving crises.