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EU's Weakness Exposed by Trump's Return
Trump's return exposes the EU's vulnerabilities: weak defense, slow growth, and internal political divisions. The article discusses the EU's challenges and proposes solutions for greater unity and sovereignty.
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- How did the European markets react to Trump's electoral victory, and what does this indicate?
- European markets reacted negatively to Trump's return, fearing increased US protectionism. This highlights the EU's vulnerability to US trade policies and the fragility of the European economy.
- How does the EU's trade balance with the US affect its geopolitical position and its dependence on the US?
- The EU's significant trade surplus with the US ($157 billion in 2022) underscores its dependence on the US for security and economic stability; without US support, Russia would likely exert greater pressure on Eastern Europe.
- What is the main weakness of the European Union highlighted in relation to Donald Trump's return to power?
- Trump's victory finds the EU vulnerable, lacking a credible common defense, struggling with the Ukraine war's costs, slow economic growth, and technological inferiority.
- What are the main political challenges facing France and Germany in their ability to lead a unified response within the EU?
- France and Germany, key EU players, are politically weakened and lack the credibility to lead a unified response to Trump's return and the evolving geopolitical landscape.
- What are the main strategies proposed for the EU to strengthen its position in light of Trump's return and the geopolitical context?
- The EU needs greater integration in defense, industrial systems, energy, and capital markets to strengthen its position, rather than competing for US favor; a stronger, more unified approach is crucial.