Rarely has the inauguration of a U.S. president been observed with such curiosity as Donald Trump's. In Europe, there is growing concern about a policy of 'America First' that ignores European interests. Geopolitics and European security will become highly relevant topics in the near future. But is the anxiety among Europeans really justified? One thing is certain: In this term, Trump will hold more power than in the previous one.
Trump is back, more powerful than ever – How Europe must prepare now Trump is back, more powerful than ever – How Europe must prepare now
Recently, Donald Trump was once again elected President of the United States, which is causing fears and nervousness in Europe. The question arises: Can the continent exist without the USA? Former diplomat Hans-Dieter Heumann and expert on German-French relations, Landry Charrier, shed light on the challenges and opportunities that now lie ahead for Europe.
Trump ist zurück, mächtiger als zuvor - Wie Europa sich jetzt wappnen muss
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Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann is a lecturer at the Department of History at the University of Bonn. Until 2015, he was President of the Federal Academy for Security Policy in Berlin, and prior to that, German Ambassador to the Council of Europe. His diplomatic service took him to the embassies in New York (UN), Washington, Moscow, and Paris.