Summary
The “Signalgate” scandal confirms the Trump administration’s deep disdain for Europe, viewing it not just as obsolete but actively wanting its demise.
There are 3 major implications: an inevitable trade war where Europe must unite; continued US pressure on Greenland despite European pushback; and Europe needing to support Ukraine not just without US help, but potentially against US interests.
European leaders who stand firm against US bullying are seeing rising approval ratings.
Europe should “with firmness, courage and politeness” chart its own path forward.
Careful with Denmark. Our immigration laws have become pretty strict. We’re also a pretty tiny country.
Unfortunately a lot of European countries have been going down that dark path, just not as far along as the US. I’m cautiously hopeful that the current events will help steer us back in the right direction but we’ll see…
Curious, why are strict immigration laws a “dark path”?
Look at the US reasoning for their strict immigration and realize its the same motivations.
You really believe Denmark is looking at the Trump’s administration approach as something to model itself after? What are the common issues Denmark is facing that match the US response?