Europe had been enjoying decades of peace, but it is now waking up.
However there is no sense in which Western Europe is under a credible military threat by the US.
If you look at the French nuclear doctrine for instance, it is designed to make sure people do not forget we can both go MAD.
The French nuclear warning shot is designed as a reminder, it is a nuclear EMP payload shot away from populated areas, and intended as a cease and desist, without lasting damage.
Russia and the US B2 bomb strikes on Iran proved you don't need nuclear weapons to cripple a nation. The US could just use its big tech empire to cripple Europe.
However there is no sense in which Western Europe is under a credible military threat by the US.
If you look at the French nuclear doctrine for instance, it is designed to make sure people do not forget we can both go MAD.
The French nuclear warning shot is designed as a reminder, it is a nuclear EMP payload shot away from populated areas, and intended as a cease and desist, without lasting damage.