Wednesday morning in a gloomy November marks a crucial moment for Europe, now grappling with the return of Donald Trump to the White House. After four years of Biden’s presidency, the continent is facing an uncertain situation, with the American tycoon ready to question established alliances and policies. The consequences of this change could be drastic, touching on crucial issues such as support for Ukraine, trade strategy with China and transatlantic relations.
Trump’s closest European ally, Viktor Orban, celebrated the Republican’s victory as a “victory the world needs." This enthusiasm is reflected in the words of sovereignist leaders, including Matteo Salvini and Marine Le Pen, who see the return of the American president as the beginning of a “new political era."
“A victory the world needs,” Orban tweeted, while congratulations poured in from several European chancelleries. Emmanuel Macron said he was ready to work with Trump “with respect and ambition,” while Ursula von der Leyen called for a strong transatlantic agenda. The situation is further complicated for Giorgia Meloni, who will have to navigate between the pressure of the Franco-German axis and the warm welcome reserved for her sovereignist friends.
Trump’s return is not greeted without concern. Within NATO, leaders express a mixture of realism and anxiety. Although Trump’s first term was marked by tensions with the Alliance, many hope that this time there will be a more pragmatic management of the situation. In Russia, commentators have already begun to speculate on how this change will affect the Ukrainian conflict. Dmitry Medvedev noted that Trump may be reluctant to spend money on external conflicts and stressed how important it is to understand his true intentions. Meanwhile, South Korea is also watching the new geopolitical scenario carefully. The Seoul government is preparing to strengthen its partnership with Washington, aiming to build a stronger global strategic alliance. Trump’s arrival therefore represents not only a political shift in the United States but also a significant challenge for Europe and the rest of the world. With his radical positions and promises to reform international relations, the future is far from certain. Europe will have to respond quickly to find a balance between its interests and the new global dynamics that could emerge under the leadership of the former American president.
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