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Europe's Stakes in the US Election
Europe anxiously watches the tight US election, fearing a Trump victory could destabilize transatlantic relations and endanger European security.
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International RelationsUs PoliticsEuropean UnionElectionEuropeGlobal Security
NatoEuCommission Européenne
Kamala HarrisDonald TrumpVolodymyr ZelenskyyViktor OrbánUrsula Von Der Leyen
- How might a Trump presidency impact European security?
- A significant concern in Europe is Trump's potential undermining of the NATO alliance and his perceived leniency towards Russia, potentially jeopardizing European security.
- What is Europe's main concern regarding the US election?
- Europe is closely watching the US election, particularly concerned about a potential Trump victory due to his unpredictable foreign policy and potential impact on transatlantic relations.
- What steps is the EU taking to prepare for different outcomes of the US election?
- The EU has established a task force to prepare for all possible outcomes of the election, highlighting the extent to which Europe is affected by this pivotal event.
- Why is the extremely close race between Harris and Trump causing anxiety in Europe?
- While Harris is favored by many Europeans, the extremely close race is causing concern as the outcome has significant global implications, especially regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- What is the EU's "strategic autonomy", and how does it affect the significance of the US election?
- The EU has been developing its own "strategic autonomy" but remains heavily reliant on the US for trade, energy, and security, making the election outcome highly consequential.