Is it Time For Europe to Ditch America?

An imminent Trump Presidency spells potential tension with America's Transatlantic allies in Europe as he sets up for what looks like an antagonistic second term. So in this video, we explore these stresses and whether Europe and the US could grow apart.

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[alexander]

I'm all for Europe ditching the US as long as we don't replace that relationship with China and Russia.

[nobody]

You know, while horrible, it also would have a certain irony if NATO's Article 5 is triggered, by a USA invasion.

[Khofax]

We are officially entering the Fallout lore timeline

[joenavcas]

We the Europeans need to stay together, otherwise the U.S.A. and Russia will treat our countries like colonies.

[MiSt]

Elon Musk thiking he can play with Europe like we are some colony is ridiculous. American influence in Europe must end.

[mynona]

Dude in the election : lower gas and grocerie prices, safer borders
Dude now : American Empire it is

[jorenbaplu]

The EU will have to work together a whole lot better if they ever want to ditch the US

[aliciafrappantbas]

As a Spanish citizen I think the EU should ditch the US and focus on doing better and more competitive products such as electric cars, micro chips, and military equipment.

[JohnnyKidder]

Pre election: I'm the most anti war president ever
Post election: WW3 speedrun any%

[sizanogreen]

It was time the day before yesterday. But the question is if Europe will be able to.

[kimwit]

Europen (EU) needs to decouple from the US on a number of issues. It won't be easy, but we really don't want to be dragged down with them. (edit: Let's be clear: I'm european. We don't want to get dragged down with the US).

[marifonseca]

"USA is destroying Europe!"

Latin Americans: "First time?"

[gerwin]

Yes. Absolutely. They can not be trusted anymore.

[primal]

Europe should start being more independent and relying on itself instead of relying on the United States

[alladin_payne]

The EU needs to end fossil fuel dependency, which we are dependent on Russia and the Middle East for, even if that means nuclear plants being started/restarted.

[RobertTaylor-sdzy]

As a Canadian let's all ditch the US

[austinjones]

Typically, invasions are done without the approval of the invaded party.

[AgentEarthling]

Yes. It was time decades ago. America is not a reliable security partner. And, I've said this before, but its time for the UK-US "special relationship", to formally come to an end, as it was dead on arrival since it just consists of US endlessly reneging on their end of the deal, and for Britain to realign with Europe. Britain is not mini America. It is far more like European countries than the US. I say that having lived in both the UK and continental Europe.

[YokoshimaHake]

EU needs to reform and provide a viable integration plan for all its members. In its current form, it simply doesn't have the military and economic prowess to leverage a sovereign position against both the US and China.

[mirr]

I'm British and quite frankly I'm getting sick of the US, especially Trump and Musk's arrogance. As Finland's president just stated, our holiday from history is over and many European countries need to switch back toward a war time economy. If Europe is strong then they don't need to rely on the US. I would really like to see the UK downplay the "special relationship" and rebuild relations with mainland Europe, not only for economic stability but also security.