The Netherlands is advocating for a significant shift in European security policy, urging a rapid decrease in reliance on the United States. Foreign Minister Berendsen has sent a new international security strategy to parliament outlining a goal for Europe to take primary responsibility for its own defense by 2030. This includes developing independent strategic capabilities in areas like intelligence and ballistic missile defense. The strategy calls for the European defense industry to either produce or be developing its own versions of key conventional weapons systems within four years. The Dutch government is also exploring potential nuclear cooperation with France, while reaffirming commitment to the non-proliferation treaty and acknowledging NATO’s continued nuclear role. The transition will occur in close coordination with the US to avoid security gaps, with a phased transfer of capabilities. The ultimate goal remains a nuclear-free world, but the strategy acknowledges the current reality of nuclear deterrence.