European summit will focus on how to accommodate Trump during his second term as president
Dozens of European leaders will be assessing a new global outlook during a one-day summit in Hungary’s capital
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Dozens of European leaders will be assessing a new global outlook on Thursday, during a one-day summit bound to center on the concerns of many and the jubilation of a few in the wake of the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president that could have far-reaching consequences for the continent.
During his election campaign, Trump has threatened anything from a trade war with Europe to a withdrawal of NATO commitments and a fundamental shift of support for Ukraine in its war with Russia — all issues that could have groundbreaking consequences for nations across Europe, especially the 27-nation European Union.
It was already beyond doubt that the transatlantic relationship would change after Tuesday's vote. But under a Democratic president, that was expected to be gradual. Based on Trump's own campaign promises, seismic changes may lie ahead.
And for the populist and hard-right forces within the EU, who have already opened fissures with the political establishment, the election of Trump reinforces their position.
