Transatlantic Relations and EU Strategic Autonomy in the Wake of Trump’s Return

Is a declining Europe prepared to confront Trump's transactionalism?

Donald Trump's return to the White House has rekindled discussions on the future of transatlantic relations and the EU's pursuit of greater defense autonomy. With the clear threat of a trade war, shifting security dynamics—particularly regarding Greenland, Ukraine, and NATO—and growing political uncertainties, the EU now, more than ever, faces critical and undeniably challenging decisions in the months ahead.