Europe's Strategic Shift Amid US Political Uncertainty
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
European nationalists and populists view Donald Trump's potential return to the White House as a boost to their movements, sharing ideological affinities such as anti-migration and anti-globalism. Leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orbán and the Netherlands' Geert Wilders see Trump's victory as a sign of changing times. However, Trump's 'America First' policies may clash with European populist agendas, particularly on trade and foreign policy, potentially straining these alliances.