Donald Trump’s administration in the United States has begun to articulate its “America First” agenda through a mix of diplomatic strong-arming over European defense spending and unilateral actions on trade and exchange rates. ![]() ![]() The global context makes some kind of European unity imperative. The next Italian government will play a critical role. The success of either approach will depend upon how other European member states respond to the call for unity. Macron’s vision is more centralised and focuses on institutionalized solidarity Merkel’s vision is more intergovernmental and emphasises political responsibility at the national level. More recently, the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, forged a grand-coalition government with a different pro-European agenda. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, launched an ambitious raft of proposals for reenergizing the European project last autumn. The challenge for the remaining member states will be to adapt to Great Britain’s absence. The British played an important role in Europe, both as a common market and as a political union. ![]() ![]() The United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union (EU) creates new opportunities for Europeans to unite around a common vision. Italy’s uncertain political predicament is slowing the trio’s progress.
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