European leaders are reacting cautiously to Donald Trump’s presidential win, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offering his congratulations but expressing wariness about what a second Trump administration could mean for Germany and Europe as a whole. The recent full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has heightened concerns about security in the region, especially as Trump previously threatened to withdraw from NATO during his first term in office.
In a breakdown of reactions to Trump’s win, DW News highlights the divided response from Europe. Head of DW News Max Hofmann compares Germany’s reaction to Trump’s victory in 2016 to the current situation in 2024. DW Correspondent Teri Schultz discusses how European leaders are grappling with congratulating Trump while also expressing concerns about his policies. Majda Ruge from the European Council on Foreign Relations weighs in on how EU leaders are navigating this delicate balance.
Members of the German Parliament, including Roderich Kiesewetter of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), emphasize the importance of European support for Ukraine amidst the current geopolitical tensions. Isabella Lövin, a Member of the European Parliament representing the Group of the Greens/Free Alliance, adds her perspective on how Trump’s win may impact European politics.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s reaction to Trump’s victory is also highlighted, with DW Correspondent Nick Connolly shedding light on the implications for Ukraine. Olaf Böhnke from the Alliance of Democracies Foundation discusses how Trump’s win could potentially impact European democracy moving forward.
Overall, European leaders are approaching Trump’s win with caution and a sense of uncertainty, as they navigate the complex implications for both their own countries and the broader transatlantic relationship.
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