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Lessons of the American election for Europe and the world

  • 01/22/2021
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Despite years of disastrous economic policy, and an even more catastrophic handling of the Covid-19 crisis, US President Donald Trump received substantially more votes in 2020 than he did in 2016.

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His blustering in the name of America was seen as standing up for the country by these voters – and they will not go away. For countries around the world that believe in democracy, this means they will have to build a new international order, one that does not rely on US leadership. In this crucial moment, Europe’s full-throated support for democracy and human rights is vital.

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