Europe’s new challenges: defense, energy, and trade with Trump’s return

In today’s episode of Long Story Short, we explore how President Donald Trump’s return to the global stage shakes Europe’s delicate balance. From his bold calls for NATO allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense to promises of cheap American LNG that could replace Russian energy, Trump’s policies pose tough choices for European leaders. Meanwhile, fears of a looming trade war add to the pressure as Europe struggles to safeguard its economic stability, strategic autonomy, and climate ambitions.

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