Overview

• BlackRock vice chairman Philipp Hildebrand warns that a potential Donald Trump re-election could pose a 'fundamental' challenge to Europe.
• Trump's divergent views on climate change, trade policy, and America First stance are seen as threats to Europe's stability.
• Christine Lagarde, head of the European Central Bank, also views Trump's potential re-election as a 'clear threat' to Europe.
• Hildebrand suggests Europe should seize the opportunity to transform into a technological superpower less dependent on America.
• Trump's victory in the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses solidifies his position as the Republican frontrunner.