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In the memo series “Setting the Transatlantic Course,” DGAP experts analyze possible scenarios for the 2024 US presidential election and their consequences for transatlantic relations. Originally, the scenarios “Biden 2.0” vs. “Trump 2.0” were examined from various perspectives: security, trade, geopolitics, and climate foreign policy. Since Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race on July 21, 2024, and the candidacy of Kamala Harris, the analyses now focus on “Harris 1.0” vs. “Trump 2.0.” The experts outline the expected consequences of this election on fields related to foreign policy and formulate recommendations for Germany and Europe to set the course for a sustainable partnership at an early stage.

 

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Macron und Scholz beim Empfang im Kanzleramt Oktober 2024

Untangling the Transatlantic Knot: Germany, France, and the United States

France’s and Germany’s reactions to Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine reveal their significantly different relationships with the United States. Their interpretations regarding the European security architecture are almost diametrically opposed. While Berlin concluded that European security must be constructed transatlantically, Paris saw confirmation of its interpretation that Europeans must be able to address security challenges independently of Washington. 

Gesine Weber
Jacob Ross
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US President-elect Donald Trump attends Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, December 22, 2024.

How to Deal with a Bully

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The different camps within Europe will need to come together and find ways to come to terms with Donald Trump in the White House.

Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff
IPQ
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Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk, who supports Republican presidential nominee former US President Donald Trump, gestures as he speaks about voting during an America PAC Town Hall in Folsom, Pennsylvania, US, October 17, 2024.

A Touch of Trumpism Reaches Germany’s Election Campaign

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Elon Musk has been trolling Germany’s parliamentary election campaign during the holidays. His AI-supported interventions are unlikely to have much effect, but they remind the country that it needs new ideas—which so far are lacking.

Dr. Henning Hoff
IPQ
Berlin Cable
Bild: Sarah Knafo und Éric Zemmour bei einer Wahlkampfveranstaltung für Parteikollegin Marion Maréchal im Juni 2024 in Nizza

Die transatlantische Vernetzung der Rechtspopulisten

Der liberale Westen wird auch in seinem Inneren 
herausgefordert. Eine neue Generation französischer Rechtspopulisten bläst zum Angriff auf das Establishment. 

Jacob Ross
IP
Weltspiegel
Bild: Frau in USA-Fanmontur bei einer Veranstaltung in Polen

Was Trumps Sieg für Mittel- und Osteuropa bedeutet

Der designierte US-Präsident hat so seine Schwierigkeiten mit Europa, vor allem aber mit dem Westen des Kontinents. Trumps Unberechenbarkeit könnte für den Osten durchaus von Vorteil sein. 

Sławomir Sierakowski
IP
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An illustration showing Elon Musk jumping on an EU flag.

How Europe Should Deal with Trump’s Oligarch-in-Chief

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As Donald Trump takes office again, tech billionaire Elon Musk will go from speaking for six companies to speaking for a $27 trillion economy. In response, Europe needs to concentrate on accumulating tech power.

Dr. Valentin Weber
IPQ
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