Summary

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron held a call to discuss the potential implications of Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency for Europe.

The leaders pledged to strengthen cooperation for a “more united, stronger, more sovereign Europe” in light of this possibility. Macron emphasized a commitment to European sovereignty while maintaining cooperation with the U.S. Additionally, German and French defense ministers plan to meet to coordinate on defense policies.

Trump’s ambiguous stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine and his critical view of NATO burden-sharing raise concerns in Europe about future U.S.-Europe relations.

  • Notyou@sopuli.xyz
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    6 hours ago

    BRICS? Lol.

    It’d be BRICSUK then. Kinda close to Brexit. Just paint it as the next step after Brexit.

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      5 hours ago

      SUKBRICK sounds like a demeaning act that we brought on ourselves so lets go with that.

      • ZeffSyde@lemmy.world
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        4 hours ago

        Everyone that voted for Cheeto Christ has willingly put their teeth to the curb, so SUKBRICK isn’t far off.