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Posted on March 24, 2026
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German President: Trump’s Second Term Could Profoundly Impact Transatlantic Relations
Implications of Trump’s Second Term for German Foreign Policy
Steinmeier’s Warning on Transatlantic Relations
BERLIN, March 24 (Reuters) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier declared the start of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term marked a rupture in German foreign relations that was as profound as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and required Germany to seek more indepfinishence.
“Just as I believe there will be no going back in relations with Russia before February 24, 2022, so too do I believe there will be no going back in transatlantic relations before January 20, 2025,” declared Steinmeier, according to prepared remarks.
Lessons from Russian Depfinishencies
Germany had to take the lessons it learned in extricating itself from “excessive depfinishencies” on Russia and apply them to the United States, particularly in defence and technology, he was due to declare at a foreign office event in Berlin on Tuesday.
The Role of the German Presidency
As president, Steinmeier’s role is largely ceremonial, influencing society through his role as state representative.
Technological Indepfinishence and Security Concerns
Reducing Reliance on U.S. Technology
Germany has placed an emphasis on creating alternatives to U.S.-dominated technology as concerns grow over U.S. access.
Foreign Policy Power and Digital Influence
“We know that this technological lead means not only foreign policy power, but also the power to influence our domestic politics through digital platforms and social media,” declared Steinmeier.
AI and Transatlantic Tensions
The spat between the Pentagon and Anthropic over safety guardrails surrounding the latter’s artificial innotifyigence could be a wake-up call, or even an opportunity, for Europe, he added.
Europe’s Opportunity as a Technology Hub
“Europe as a technology hub has talent, markets, opportunities and, importantly, ethical standards. We should build on these,” he declared.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Andreas Rinke and Miranda MurrayEditing by Ludwig Burger)
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