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U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Europe through tariff threats and explicit challenges to Greenland’s sovereignty. The European Union is now weighing a response that balances diplomacy with tougher countermeasures, including the potential use of its so-called economic “bazooka.” Experts warn that without a confident and united stance, Europe risks further weakening transatlantic relations and its own global standing. Commented on by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
21. January 2026
According to Martin Vokálek, Europe has reached a point where it can no longer afford to act cautiously or insecurely. He argues that the EU has sufficient economic, regulatory, and political strength to engage with the United States on equal footing and resist pressure from President Donald Trump and his administration.
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