Overview

• German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis issued a stark warning about Trump’s second term, predicting significant challenges to democratic principles and checks and balances in the U.S.
• Trump’s administration is expected to implement sweeping policy changes, including mass deportations, increased oil drilling, and pardons for Capitol riot participants.
• The U.S. President’s proposed trade tariffs on European and Chinese imports could severely impact Germany’s export-driven economy, with experts cautioning against retaliatory measures.
• Trump’s demand for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP poses financial strain, especially for Germany, which currently meets only the 2% target.
• Concerns grow internationally over potential reductions in U.S. military aid to Ukraine, raising fears about the future of the conflict and its broader geopolitical implications.