03/04/2025
In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, external pressures often serve as a catalyst for change. With Donald Trump back in the White House, Europe is once again facing a moment of reckoning. In their latest article for Social Europe, Alberto Alemanno, founder of The Good Lobby, and Edouard Gaudot explore how Trump’s renewed challenges to the European Union are compelling the bloc to rethink its political, economic, and strategic future.
Trumpland ’s America-first policies, his disregard for multilateral institutions, and his transactional approach to international relations are placing significant strain on transatlantic ties. As NATO’s reliability is questioned and trade tensions loom, European leaders can no longer afford to assume stability in their partnership with the US. Instead, they must urgently address the fundamental question: can Europe stand on its own?
The article delves into how these mounting pressures may serve as a wake-up call, pushing Europe towards greater unity, self-reliance, and a more assertive global role. Will this new era of uncertainty finally lead to the emergence of a truly sovereign Europe, or will divisions and hesitation continue to hold it back?
Read the full article for an insightful analysis of this critical turning point.
Europe’s Awakening in Trumpland