THE CHALLENGE OF EUROPE VIS-A-VIS THE NEW PRESIDENT ELECT

Whether Europe will rise to the Trump challenge is not a foregone conclusion. Of course, it should. Trump’s victory has manifold implications for Europe and the transatlantic relationship.

Europe needs to prepare for all scenarios: security and defense, European unity, foreign policy, trade, climate change, the basics of transatlantic cooperation, are all up for potential shake-up which will leave European states and institutions struggling to adjust.