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Opinion, Rafael Behr: Europe can’t count on a post‑Trump U.S. to restore norms

journalismApr 8, 20268157

Rafael Behr says Europe cannot assume a post-Trump United States will restore democratic norms. He argues Trump’s first term exposed deep vulnerabilities in American institutions and public opinion. Behr calls on European democracies to rebuild checks, independent media, and the rule of law at home. This matters because transatlantic security and global democratic resistance can no longer rely on Washington alone.

Key Highlights

Behr warns Europe cannot rely on a post-Trump U.S. to restore norms
Trump's first term exposed vulnerabilities in American institutions and public opinion
Europe must strengthen its own checks, media, and rule of law
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