EconomyIf Europe wants independence, why does it keep turning to the US?

This Berlin Briefing podcast asks whether Europe’s AI ambitions and economic growth strategy are creating new dependencies on the United States. Former EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and DW’s Kai Steinecke join the discussion as Germany deepens cooperation with Nvidia and Europe seeks partners worldwide. The question is whether Europe can become more competitive and independent at once, or whether strategic dependence is the price of staying competitive.