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Europe's Response to Trump's Win
France's reaction to Trump's election and the need for European strategic awakening.
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France
PoliticsInternational RelationsEconomyRussia Ukraine WarFranceEuropeSecurity
ElyséeRenaissanceCommunity Of European Political Parties
Donald TrumpMichel BarnierEmmanuel MacronKaja KallasMario Draghi
- What about beyond the military level?
- Reducing industrial, technological, and energy dependencies is vital. This involves addressing the industrial gap, focusing on strategic sectors like AI, and unifying capital markets.
- What can Europe learn from the United States?
- Europe needs to learn from US innovation and entrepreneurial encouragement. Instead of rushing to regulate new technologies, the focus should be on fostering innovation.
- What are the implications for European security?
- Increased military budgets and support for an autonomous European defense industry are crucial. This includes deeper European cooperation and exploring new resources like a large European loan.
- How do you react to the election of Donald Trump?
- France will work with President Trump, as President Macron did during his first term. They already had a substantive exchange on Ukraine and the Middle East the day after the election.
- What does this mean for the security of the continent?
- The election necessitates a strategic awakening for Europeans to reduce dependence on American political shifts. This means investing in economic and military sovereignty and not outsourcing security.