On 21 November, we hosted a live discussion on LinkedIn drawing from the EUISS commentary series From Washington to Brussels: the US election and EU foreign policy.
On 5 November 2024, US citizens voted in Donald Trump as their 47th President—making him only the second president in American history to serve non-consecutive terms. His return follows a long and unprecedented campaign, setting the stage for significant global impacts.
What does Donald Trump’s return to the presidency mean for Europe?
Under the “America First” and “Peace through Strength” doctrines, the Trump administration’s foreign policy will ripple far beyond Washington, shaping transatlantic relations, the EU’s neighbourhood, and global dynamics. Key areas such as transatlantic relations, the conflict in Ukraine, relations with China, the stability of the Western Balkans, and Europe’s economic security will all be affected by Trump's presidency. These developments will present challenges and strategic dilemmas for the EU’s foreign, security, and defence policy.
In this webinar, EUISS analysts:
- Explored how the new US presidency will impact the EU’s foreign and security policy.
- Discussed key strategic dilemmas of the EU and its Member States.
- Proposed strategies to navigate this pivotal moment in EU-US relations and safeguard European security.
Speakers
- Giuseppe Spatafora – Associate Analyst for Transatlantic Relations
- Tim Rühlig – Senior Analyst for Global China
- Bojana Zorić – Associate Analyst for the Western Balkans
- Joris Teer – Associate Analyst on Economic Security and Technology
Re-watch below.
