Europe's leaders have been under fire lately. U. S. President Donald Trump recently called them weak and said Europe is struggling. He thinks the continent is poorly managed and can't handle migration. These comments came in an interview with POLITICO's Dasha Burns.

But Europe isn't taking this sitting down. The European Commission's Chief Spokesperson, Paula Pinho, stepped up to defend Europe's leaders. She said they are doing a great job, especially President von der Leyen. Pinho believes Europe's leaders are guiding the continent through tough times, from trade issues to wars nearby.

Pinho also praised the leaders of the 27 EU member states. She said they are working hard to keep the EU strong. She even said millions of EU citizens are proud of their leaders. This is a big deal because it shows that Europe is united despite the criticism.

Trump's administration has been tough on Europe lately. They've said Europe is in decline and criticized the EU for fining Elon Musk's social media platform X. But Europe seems ready to face these challenges head-on.

It's clear that Europe's leaders are not backing down. They are standing up for their people and their values. This is a critical time for the EU, and they seem ready to take on whatever comes their way.


    # Europe's Leaders Under Fire: A Defiant Response

    ## **U.S. President Criticizes Europe**

    **Recent Comments by Donald Trump**

    - Called European leaders **weak**
    - Claimed Europe is **struggling** and **poorly managed**
    - Criticized Europe's handling of **migration**

    *Source: Interview with POLITICO's Dasha Burns*

    ## **Europe Fights Back**

    **European Commission's Chief Spokesperson: Paula Pinho**

    - **Defended Europe's leaders**, highlighting their **great job**
    - Praised **President von der Leyen** for guiding Europe through:
        - **Trade issues**
        - **Nearby wars**
    - Commended the **27 EU member states' leaders** for:
        - Keeping the **EU strong**
        - Earning **millions of EU citizens' pride**

    ## **U.S. Administration's Stance**

    - **Tough on Europe** lately
    - Accused Europe of being **in decline**
    - Criticized the **EU for fining Elon Musk's X**

    ## **Europe's Resolve**

    - **Not backing down**
    - **Standing up for their people and values**
    - **Ready to face challenges head-on**

    *This is a **critical time** for the EU, and they seem prepared to take on any obstacles.*

    

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