Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Europe has become secondary in world geopolitics owing to a lack of strong leadership and Trump's management.
• The EU's irrelevance in Ukraine's peace negotiations is indicative of its weakened stance.
• The Trump doctrine sees Europe as weak and declining unless rescued by far-right parties.
• The EU depends heavily on the US in defense matters and lacks an autonomous security strategy.
• Europeans have struggled to form a response to the rise of Trump and his aggressive rhetoric.
• The EU also is facing financial hurdles, with Ukraine in need of significant financing. Failure to secure these funds could have dire consequences.
• Europe has been accused by Putin of being belligerent and hindering a peaceful solution.

Conclusion: Europe needs to overcome its passivity and strategic weakness to reclaim its place in world geopolitics. The current tension between the EU and the US, along with the EU's unclear directive, pose significant challenges.

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