Europe and the USA

Since the end of the Second World War, Europe and the USA have been close allies. This decades-long certainty was never in doubt, even during changes of power in the White House - until Donald Trump became US President again. Since January 2025, transatlantic relations have faced one of their most difficult tests. Trump has made it unmistakably clear that Europe can no longer rely unconditionally on the US as a military protecting power. Challenging times lie ahead for the continent.

If you are a journalist, we are happy to hear from you via our → press site.

Targeted disinformation and influence operations appear to have become a norm in Germany as part of Russia's hybrid warfare. The statements made by the Trump administration, which have sparked controversy in the recent past, could further intensify Russian attacks against Germany.

While billionaire, Trump advisor, and owner of the social media platform X Elon Musk has restricted his active influence on German political discourse to the election campaign period, US Vice President JD Vance has taken a stand on the domestic German discourse following the election. In an interview with the US broadcaster FoxNews, he once again expressed similar views to those that had already caused displeasure…

View article