“West is no longer because we know it”He has announced Ursula van der lane In the midst of the rapid worsening of relations with the United States under the administration of Donald Trump, it has forced Europe Find partners and partners Elsewhere.
The European Commission chairman, Norway, Iceland, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates representatives, after Trump’s tough fees, have been branded “credible or justified.” Van Der Layan has also spoken to him Chinese Prime MinisterLi Kiang, feeds on instant assumptions Shore After many years of tensions in U-China relationships.
“The world has become a geo -political world. Today our all -friendly networks are extended across the planet. DutyIn a wide interview released on Tuesday, he read the “Jeet” German Newspaper.
“Right away, you can keep these conversations 24 hours a day. Everyone asks More trade with EuropeIt is not just economic relationships. It is also about establishing common and predisposition terms. Europe is known for its prediction and reliability, and it again begins to be considered one of the most valuable, ”he said. On the one hand, it is very beneficial; on the other hand, there is a great responsibility, and for that.”
Van Ter Lain, who described himself as a “best friend” of the United States and “Strong Atlantist” The old attachment between both sides of the Atlantic remains intactDespite the unleashed earthquake changes unleashed by Donald Trump, the contempt of multi -level organizations, including their disrupting business policies Connection Threats His hard forefront towards Russia has all alienated Washington’s traditional allies.
A “complex” relationship
Asked for America He avoided a friend, an old friend or enemy, the leader of the commission “these types of classifications”, while admitted to it Relationship The era ”Complexity“Van Ter Lain did not openly criticize Trump (in fact, his name is only mentioned by the journalist), but Trump recommended to reject the country trying to build through the battery of his administrative orders.
“Europe is still a peace plan. We have no ‘Brothers’ or Automatic groups. We do not occupy or punish our neighbors. On the contrary, there are twelve countries on the waiting list to become members of the EU. They are about 150 million people, ”he said, mentioning the adhesion process.
“In Europe, children can go to good schools. No matter how rich their parents are. We have less CO2 emission, High life span. Controversial debates are allowed in our universities. It and many more Values to protect They show that Europe is more than a union. Europe is our home. People know that. “
The best technology, attracting attention
As for the ongoing negotiations with the White House, the head of the Commission confirmed it Products prepared Like Digital services If conversations do not reach a solution, Americans may be involved in revenge. Brussels expects the 90 -day interval that Trump has introduced, and Related by van der LionCommon fees can lead to a commitment that will be suppressed or significantly reduced.
But followed by the valuable services provided The best technology.
The commission is believed to be in the final stage Research on Meta and Apple Under the law of its digital markets, the most protected process that leads to large penalties. The manager insists on that research They are completely independent Business conversations, but at the time of both roads, set the foundations for coincidence A Explosion.
“We clearly expose our position. Americans do the same. That is the essence of any negotiation: Nothing has been agreed until everything is acknowledged. Although we trade with industrial goods and digital goods All features The situation, “Van der Leine said.
“For them (great technology companies), Europe is the most attractive market And rich. It has 450 million people, and they have a large amount of life and free time compared to the rest of the world. This means that in Europe here, there are a large business size and great benefits in digital services. No company wants to lose access to this market. “
From Beijing to Moscow
While Europe faces 20%sentenced “mutual fees”, China is slapped by 145%of the wopping, which is a Washington Business Pulse with BeijingThis has been responded by raising to similar conditions. The fees are too high and both markets are practically closed in each other, which causes the fear of China, in a quest Exchange marketMake a large -scale export of Europe to Europe.
Van der Leinen said the Commission would be “very vigilant” to confirm that the avalanche was not functioning. However, when Europe was asked to “trust the Chinese”, he did not deny The growing assumption About an attitude. “In principle, if market access conditions for a better business partner like the United States become very difficult, it is clear We are looking for new business partners Comfortable to access new markets, “he replied.
AdvertisementVan Ter Leen, in his first term, promoted a strategy to spend the risks of dealing with China, and softened his position in recent weeks, a “Transaction” foreign policy It would lead to a “Creative” commitment The basic values of the constituency like China are not necessary.
However, the association between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian opponent Vladimir Putin will be “without limits” Barrier Powerful in any effort to dissolve. In the interview, Van Ter Lion warned that “imperially aspirations” Thickin They may take him to attack an average or EU member states in the future. Many intelligence agencies estimate that Kremlin could be ready for such an attack by 2030.
Since Trump does not want to recognize more military or financial aid to Ukraine, Europe is rushing to pay and filling the vacuum, although their skills do not match the US power. Parallel, western friendly countries have created a “Volunteer Alliance” Supply Kieve Security Guarantees Protect the potential peace agreement.
When asked if Europe could only support Ukraine, “The country has protected themselves with the help of their friends.” Anti -ability Because from the beginning, Putin’s calculation will fall for Ukraine. In fact, the opposite has happened. “
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