European officials are increasingly concerned about the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House and its implications for transatlantic security, particularly in relation to aid to Ukraine and NATO commitments. Discussions are underway within the EU about creating a continent-wide complement to NATO, which would serve both in conjunction with U.S. security guarantees and in the event of their withdrawal. This initiative has gained momentum following Trump's statements that he might not fulfill financial obligations to NATO, raising fears of a weakened alliance. Analysts and officials, including Philippe Legrain from the London School of Economics' European Institute and reports from The Washington Post, highlight the urgency of Europe shoring up its defenses amid ongoing conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and the broader implications for European security.
The EU is preparing for the possible victory of the former American leader Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential elections in the USA in November and is discussing structures that could supplement or serve as an alternative to NATO , writes the "Washington Post". https://t.co/85mV8OjCtl
Europeans are rightly worried about the possible return of Donald Trump, but a Democratic win will bring its own pressures to bear on Europe, writes @RanaForoohar https://t.co/ehRd3kRc9n https://t.co/hjrmsWLSwd
Trump didn’t quit NATO, but a potential second term alarms allies. The concerns reemerged after he suggested he'd encourage Russia “to do whatever the hell they want" to an ally who did not meet spending targets, by @iarnsdorf @jdawsey1 @michaelbirnbaum https://t.co/5c1Bq7LiSV
Opinion: Europe is thinking hard and worrying about Trump 2 and a post-Nato future. But it also needs a response to the possibility of Biden 2 https://t.co/68lDahlz3D
The question is not just whether America will abandon Ukraine, but whether it might abandon Europe. Read how the spectre of Donald Trump’s possible return to office is looming over EU states: https://t.co/GBk3cF6JVt 👇
Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House poses a grave threat to Europe’s security. With war in Ukraine still raging, Europe must shore up its defenses, writes Philippe Legrain of the London School of Economics’ European Institute. https://t.co/ilNBquVwjU
Trump in power- a very scary thought article by @jdawsey1 Trump didn’t quit NATO, but a potential second term alarms allies https://t.co/X1O8FdCoFu
🌤️Top morning news: 🔹#EU countries are discussing alternatives to #NATO in case Trump wins the U.S. elections, reports The Washington Post. The discussions arose following Trump's statements. 🔹The #Israeli military cabinet has decided to enter Rafah. The incursion is set to… https://t.co/hlKkOnB7LH
EU discusses alternative to NATO if Trump wins US elections, WaPo claims. Discussions are underway to create a continent-wide addition to NATO that would work both in conjunction with US security guarantees and in the event of their withdrawal. https://t.co/nynY5srVxw
The Washington Post: The EU is discussing an alternative to NATO in case Trump wins the U.S. election The topic began to be raised in the European Union after Trump said that the Alliance could be attacked if it fails to fulfill its financial obligations, the publication… https://t.co/1g5SceXr9N
European officials are closely monitoring the U.S. presidential race amid concerns about Donald Trump's potential return to the White House and the implications for aid to Ukraine. There are discussions about creating a continent-wide complement to NATO as an alternative security… https://t.co/DU4x1fLFos
Europe’s security elite braces for Trump, searches for back-up plans. @michaelbirnbaum @smekhennet https://t.co/q5uZfD0KmT