Josep Borrell, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, addressed the issue of NATO’s unity, dismissing the idea of it being an ‘à la carte’ military alliance. He specifically responded to former US President Donald Trump’s earlier statements suggesting that NATO protection could be conditional based on financial contributions. Borrell emphasized the need for a steadfast alliance, unaffected by the changing sentiments of individual leaders. The EU representative also expressed his disapproval of Trump’s remarks during his election campaign, calling them “horrifying and irrational.”