Can Europe rise to the challenge? Trump takes on traditional allies

François PICARD | Rebecca GNIGNATI | Guillaume GOUGEON | Philippe CHARLEZ | Rayna STAMBOLIYSKA | Adrien FABRE | Charles PELLEGRIN

Edité par France 24 - 2025

Trump's domestic AI initiative showcases America's edge, leveraging deep pockets and abundant cheap energy to lead the digital transformation race. Meanwhile, Europe faces tough questions. Can its leaders muster the collective strength to protect their consensus-driven welfare model and chart their own path forward? Or will they be forced to follow the lead of the planet's most powerful nation? 

Produced by François Picard, Rebecca Gnignati, Guillaume Gougeon and Annarosa Zampaglione.

Note
  • Do they stand firm or bow to the pressure? Europe is facing a clear message: Donald Trump’s administration isn't just pushing liquefied natural gas exports. The US is demanding that the continent adjust to a new reality. From walking away from multilateral efforts on climate change and global tax standards, to charting its own course on regulating tech – especially artificial intelligence – Washington is making its priorities clear. 

Langue
anglais
Date de publication
22/01/2025
Collection
The Debate
Contributeurs
Philippe CHARLEZ Energy Consultant
Rayna STAMBOLIYSKA Cybersecurity and digital diplomacy expert; Writer
Adrien FABRE CRNS Research Fellow
Charles PELLEGRIN FRANCE 24 Morning Business Editor

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