David Miliband: Europe and US need ‘separate bedrooms’ but not divorce
David Miliband emphasized the need for Europe to maintain a close relationship with the US while advocating for greater autonomy. He suggested that Europe should have 'separate bedrooms' but not a 'divorce' from its traditional alliance with the US. Miliband highlighted the importance of Europe developing its own economic and military agency to address current global challenges.
- ▪David Miliband stated that Europe should have 'separate bedrooms' from the US but not seek a 'divorce'.
- ▪He warned that complete disengagement could lead to a very difficult position for Europe.
- ▪Miliband called for Europe to develop its own economic and military agency, particularly in light of the US's recent policy shifts.
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David Miliband joked that Europe also needed ‘separate bank accounts’. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAView image in fullscreenDavid Miliband joked that Europe also needed ‘separate bank accounts’. Photograph: Yui Mok/PADavid MilibandEurope and US need ‘separate bedrooms’ but not divorce, says David MilibandSpeaking at Hay literary festival, former Labour minister says complete disengagement has potential ‘for us to end up in a very, very difficult position’ Ella CreamerSun 24 May 2026 10.25 EDTLast modified on Sun 24 May 2026 10.26 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFormer foreign secretary David Miliband has said Europe should have “separate bedrooms” from the US, but not seek a “divorce” from its traditional alliance, despite the Trump administration’s impact on the relationship.Speaking at…
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