Von der Leyen ora guarda ad est: India e Cina come alternative all’America di Trump
Von der Leyen now looks east: India and China as alternatives to Trump’s America
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Von der Leyen ora guarda ad est: India e Cina come alternative all’America di Trump
Von der Leyen now looks east: India and China as alternatives to Trump’s America
di Substantial_Web_6306
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An ethnonationalist state and an authoritarian power, both hostile to the West, aren’t exactly better options.
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#Von der Leyen Looks East as EU Seeks Alternatives to Trump’s America
The European Union is shifting its focus towards India and China as Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seeks new economic allies, wary of a less reliable United States under Donald Trump. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, von der Leyen clarified that Europe is open to doing business with nations offering mutual benefits. Her first official trip will be to India, signalling a move towards strengthening Asian ties.
This shift comes as the EU faces financial and resource challenges while trying to maintain growth and invest in green and digital industries. Trump’s preference for fossil fuels and America-first approach make cooperation more difficult, pushing Europe to look elsewhere. However, turning to China and India comes with risks, as both countries have ties with Russia, which the EU opposes.
Unlike global competitors with hidden agendas, Von der Leyen insists that Europe offers transparency and fairness in its deals. She has already secured trade agreements with Latin America and Mexico, but whether national governments will support her broader vision remains to be seen. The EU is determined to stay relevant on the world stage, but whether this eastward pivot strengthens its position or exposes its weaknesses remains uncertain.
As a citizen from a BRICS country, I support that. lol
It makes sense as long as we don’t get overly dependent on any of them (including the US on which we are super-dependent right now, hence VDLs shift).
I’m starting to think Ursula wants a deal on Ukraine more than Trump does. Europe can’t afford a huge recession in 2025 by buying expensive American LNG and destroying every bit of industry, unless they’ve made up their minds and are looking for a way to break up the EU and install isolationists governments in every corner of the continent.
That’s good news. Reduce dependency on the US, diversify more your trade and diplomatic relationships, and develop your own industries.
Well, since UK isn’t in the luggage now, we might have a realistic chance at India.
Yeah sure. Brussels adopting Chinese Communist Party logic.
Abandoning the US for China? Mrs von der leyen is to be hospitalised..
Go for it guys, try to impose your governance on another bunch of people . Make them use USB-C chargers after the world has moved to wireless charging……
The problem is China and India will be far less accomodating.
It’s time we learned we are on a 3 legged chair. Once one leg is out, in order to seek balance, the other 2 legs have to cooperate.
Ironically both those countries are the main funders of Russia. Talk about an elephant in the room!
She left out Russia
LOL, Europe, the most perspective continent in the World, with the most talent and opportunities now turning towards India and dictatorship China.
Not saying that it should not do that, but it’s a HUGE failure for the USA to push Europe in that direction.
Trade wise we switched to China a long time ago.
Look around you, how many items are from China vs USA.
Turning to help from an ethnostate dictatorship is the new way to be progressive.
one of the few logical things she has said so far….. We should have brought India under the European trade umbrella a long time ago but we kept effing around.
Look to Thailand and SEA generally
Sad, but I’m American and I realize we cannot be trusted to be a stable trading partner. Our politics/policies change every four years or when the wind changes. Trump cannot be trusted to be a stable, level-headed leader that makes sound business decisions; he listens to whomever whispers in his ear and does whatever he thinks makes HIM look good, and not the country. Hopefully, one day rational leaders that can be trusted and counted on, unfortunately, I don’t see that happening anytime soon. Americans will pay a heavy price, but we get what some voted for.
You people damn well know that there is now freaking way India is in any shape to assist the EU in any meaningful way. So basically you people are turning to China. India is just to save face.
Funny. I remember 1 and half years ago you people are talking about creating an Asian NATO to contain China. Now you people are “turning to China” to save your collective asses.
EU being EU. Creating dependencies with countries that will “rug pull” when they see the chance.
Electing Trump is Americans biggest gift to XJP and the CCP