Jim Power: Trump's actions are a much needed wake up call for Ireland and EU
Ursula von der Leyen is now seeking to significantly overhaul the EU budget. This overhaul would include a €200bn competitiveness fund — a year on from the publication of the Draghi report. Picture: Pascal Bastien/AP
Donald Trump is shaking up the world in every conceivable manner and little is escaping his all-encompassing attention.
Much of what he is trying to achieve could be considered negative in terms of the environment, global trade and economic activity, disease prevention, aid to poorer countries, and just the general sense that he is giving license to many leaders around the world to do whatever they feel like doing with impunity.
