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Since Donald Trump was elected, Europeans know that their unity will be subject to the test, against the backdrop of war in Ukraine, Russian threat, Chinese commercial offensive and economic dropout. They know the methods of the American president, who despises Brussels institutions-Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the commission, is still waiting for him to grant her a telephone appointment-and seeks to divide them by delicately negotiating with some and the others. They also know that from Berlin to Paris via Warsaw, the transatlantic link does not have the same value.

On Monday, February 3, while they met in Brussels, the European Heads of State and Government were able to confront their positions for the first time since the Blanche House of the Republican billionaire two weeks ago. “It is a test of European unity, it is clear. But, for the moment, what has been going on for fifteen days has more than the effect of rejoicing the twenty-seven ”says a European diplomat.

Europeans do not all agree on the response to be provided if Donald Trump was to carry out his campaign promises (including the increase in customs duties and a lesser management of European security). Germany, whose industry in crisis largely depends on its exports, or the Baltic States, Scandinavia and Poland, for whom American help in terms of security is essential, defend the gentle method. France is campaigning for a more offensive approach. As for the Hungary of Viktor Orban and the Italy of Giorgia Meloni, they claim their proximity to the new American president.

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