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A moment of truth for Europe?

A moment of truth for Europe?

Update: 2025-12-11
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The Trump administration’s NSS - and its scathing critique of Europe - has drawn a lot of attention over the past days. Yet, this is only part of the big picture when we talk about the problems facing European leaders, which include everything from the war in Ukraine - where pressure is mounting - to a sluggish economy and the far right. Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times covering Europe, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the stakes Europe’s leaders face.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

The Challenges to Europe’s Security Go Beyond Trump’s Lack of Support

Tom Barrack: Turkey has to give up the S-400 to return to F-35 program

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Blockades deepen political strain

PM holds talks with senior officials on farmer payments plan as protests escalate

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A moment of truth for Europe?

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