Matthew Karnitschnig

How Donald Trump could save Europe.
Barely a week passes without another taunt from Washington in Europe’s direction. NATO is “obsolete,” the EU is a failure and Germany needs to start buying more American cars. Is the transatlantic relationship about to collapse? In a word — no. Despite recent tensions, the two spheres have never needed one another more. Trump’s antics have may have unnerved Europe, but they also have forced leaders to take steps that could put the partnership on firmer footing in the long-term.

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Matthew Karnitschnig
POLITICO’s Chief Europe Correspondent, based in Berlin. Prior to joining POLITICO at the launch of its European edition in 2015, 15 years at The Wall Street Journal in a variety of roles, including as European economics editor and Germany bureau chief.

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