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Europe in the Age of Trump

Adam Michnik interviewed by Irena Grudzińska Gross

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election has left a black cloud over many of America’s friends and allies, not least in Europe. While the European Union remains the continent’s greatest strength, it will now come under growing strain from both internal and external political forces.

about the challenges facing the continent following the US election.
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