Editorial: El Mundo

• The United States has shown not only a break with Europe, but also an open hostility towards the foundations of the Union.
• Trump seems to aim at weakening the large European alliance of nations.
• According to the US vice president, the real threat to the EU is its own 'decline', not Russian expansionism.
• Vance's speech might empower radicals in Germany, where the far right is emerging as the second force.
• The US intends to weaken Europe in terms of security, politics, and economy.
• The response to this should be greater European integration and substantial investment in defense.

Conclusion: Europe is facing a historic crisis and needs to unite to defend the liberal order, as it seems to stand alone in this fight.

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