In the latest edition of State of the Union, Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola have been reelected, while the U.S. presidential campaign drama takes center stage. Metsola, emotional about the significance of Europe, secured a second term in the European Parliament. Meanwhile, the EU Commission watched as an assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania shocked Brussels. Josep Borrell condemned the attack and hoped for campaign normalization. With Republicans now more confident of winning in November, the possibility of another Trump administration looms over Europe.
Interviewing Majda Ruge from the European Council on Foreign Relations, discussions revolved around the unity calls from Trump and Biden, potential implications of a Trump victory on EU leaders, and the foreign policy stance of possible Vice President JD Vance. Ruge emphasized the need for European leaders to increase efforts in preparing for a potential Trump reelection, highlighting possible policy shocks such as U.S. military downsizing in Europe and trade protectionism.
Vance’s foreign policy stance, characterized by skepticism towards U.S. support for Ukraine and a focus on China and Taiwan, could lead to a significant shift in U.S.-EU relations if Trump is reelected. As Europe braces for potentially turbulent times ahead, the impact of the U.S. election on transatlantic relations remains uncertain.
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