Germany Goes to the Polls Amid Concerns About Trump‘s Influence on Europe.
Germany is heading for a snap general election in February. People like Iris Mühler, a teacher from north-east Germany, are worried about the country’s economy and the state of European politics.
Many Europeans have been focused on US President Donald Trump since his re-election. They fear that he might cause problems for them again. Europe has its own issues to deal with, such as economic struggles and disagreements between France and Germany.
France and Germany are facing big challenges in their economies and governments. The whole of the EU is falling behind other countries like China and the US when it comes to being competitive.
The UK’s public services are also in a bad state. Some people think that Europe has been caught off guard by Trump’s presidency, just like they were last time he was in office.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel thinks that Trump sees the world as a place where there are winners and losers. He believes that Europe has taken advantage of the US for years and needs to pay back.
Trump has been critical of European countries and Canada, instead of focusing on China which is considered a bigger threat. He has threatened to abandon NATO, the military alliance that provides security for Europe.
He has also said that he would encourage Russia to do what they want if European countries don’t increase their defense spending and pay more.