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US Republicans are serious about Europe

By Sarantis Michalopoulos

The results of the US elections are expected to bring about a major shift in global politics and Europe will be heavily affected.

Donald Trump and the Republicans are mistakenly considered by Europe as less predictable compared to Kamala Harris and the Democrats.

Europeans should not forget that Joe Biden’s administration was the one who surprised Europe.

Firstly, in August 2021 when the US unilaterally decided to pull out from Afghanistan without prior notice, leaving the Europeans in limbo.

A month later, Biden secretly coordinated the China-focused “Aukus” security pact between Washington, London and Canberra.

The pact resulted in Australia cancelling a contract for the delivery of 12 French submarines in favour of models co-produced by the US and the UK.

Some in Europe back then talked about “treason”.

But speaking to officials in Florida this week, I realised that the Republicans are not unpredictable. Instead, they are very clear and serious when it comes to their expectations from Europe.

To some extent, Europe’s agenda has already been impacted even with the expectation of Trump’s return.

Commenting on a possible victory for Trump days before the polls opened, former US Ambassador Thomas Miller told ToVima journal, “I think the Europeans should worry,” and warned about major changes in American foreign policy.

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Germany’s new cabinet includes ‘Scholz’s second brain’ and one defector. He is banking on continuity to replace Finance Minister Lindner and his allies.

EU leaders to agree watered-down ‘Competitiveness Deal’ against heightened political uncertainty. “The discussion on competitiveness on Friday will happen very much against the backdrop of the results of the US elections,” an EU diplomat said.

MEPs question Várhelyi on food labelling, and animal welfare, answers are expected on Monday. In the 6 November hearing, the would-be Commissioner remained vague on the two issues.

Romanian Prime Minister confident Schengen land border will be introduced by Easter. “Discussions and negotiations are still ongoing,” said Interior Minister Cătălin Predoiu.

Lukoil denies the sale of Neftochim in Bulgaria to Qatari-British consortium. The Russian company says it’s considering options in Bulgaria but has not yet decided.

Spain steps up search for missing flood victims, uses tech for rescues. The local government has requested an emergency aid package worth €31.4 billion.

The re-election of Donald Trump strengthens the position of the Patriots for Europe, Karel Havlíček, deputy chairman of the Czech opposition party ANO (Patriots for Europe), said on Thursday.

EU leaders have condemned "anti-Semitic attacks" by pro-Palestine rioters on Israelis in Amsterdam on Thursday (7 November).

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[Edited by Rajnish Singh]

 

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