Expert on Trump’s re-election: “We are heading towards a disruptive phase”
According to political scientist Christian Mölling, Donald Trump’s triumph is forcing Europe to do a “reality check.” Above all, you have to prepare for a risk.
Donald Trump’s second term will bring a “big change in history.” Christian Mölling, head of the “Europe’s Future” program at the Bertelsmann Foundation, is convinced of this. “Every election in the United States is significant, but this one is particularly significant because we have war in Europe and economic weakness in Europe.” We are therefore facing a “disruptive phase”.
It makes sense to prepare for “the worst” now. “Politics through wishes is a trademark that we have demonstrated again and again, especially during crises,” said Mölling. This applies especially to Western Europe: “Those who are close to Russia heard the shot a long time ago and began to prepare themselves for defense.”
Donald Trump’s re-election must not divide Europe
The surprisingly clear victory of Donald Trump as US President is now forcing everyone in Europe to have a “reality check”. Trump could provide “a new push” to tackle the , especially in the area of defense.
Mölling warns of attempts by the new US administration to… “Trump is surrounded by professionals,” said the political scientist: “They will know that the easiest thing to do is to destroy Europe.” That’s why we have to quickly make it clear: “America will get more from Europe if it stays united. If it demands too much from Europe, especially in the area of defense, Europe will look for alternatives.”
Source: Stern
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