Another Trump term could spur Europe’s efforts to stand on its own, but it is far from clear its leaders will seize the moment this time.

In anticipation of a Trump victory, there have already been efforts to try to ensure continued support for Ukraine, continuity in NATO and to craft a response should Mr. Trump make good on his threat to apply blanket tariffs on goods imported into the United States.

But the Europeans have a long way to go. A second Trump presidency could serve as a catalyst for Europe to fortify itself in the face of a more undependable America. But it is far from clear the continent is prepared to seize that moment.

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“A Trump victory is very painful for Europeans, as it confronts them with a question they’ve tried hard to hide from: ‘How do we deal with a United States that sees us more as a competitor and a nuisance than a friend to work with?’” said Georgina Wright, deputy director for International Studies at the Institut Montaigne in Paris. “It should unite Europe, but that does not mean Europe necessarily will unite.”

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  • @PugJesusEnglish
    16•20 days ago

    I hope Europe comes out stronger for this crisis.

    • @finitebanjoEnglish
      -8•20 days ago

      Unless GOP Congressmen grow a spine at the very last second, then Europe absolutely won’t because they’re going to lose well over 700 Billion USD worth of NATO military support. Thats like 2/3rds of defence spending for all of Europe POOF gone forever.