Europe must prioritise itself in the face of ‘America First’

Not only can US president Donald Trump not be relied upon, he is actively undermining the unity of the West and its institutions, says Elmar Brok

Europe must prioritise itself in the face of ‘America First’

Not only can US president Donald Trump not be relied upon, he is actively undermining the unity of the West and its institutions, says  Elmar Brok

DONALD Trump has been president of the US for less than a year, but he has tested its relationship with Europe. Defence and security cooperation within NATO, trade relations, cooperation on global challenges (like climate change), and participation in bodies such as the G7 or G20 have all been adversely affected by Trump’s malign judgement.

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