European leaders reassess U.S. relations as Trump begins second term and Germany faces political crisis
Around 50 European leaders are reassessing their relations with the U.S. following Donald Trump's second presidential election victory. They hope his new term will avoid the conflicts seen during his first term.
Germany is facing a political crisis after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister, raising concerns about upcoming elections and the influence of hard-right parties. This adds complexity to the leaders' discussions.
Key issues include trade relations, NATO commitments, and support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to seek more aid as concerns grow over potential changes in U.S. support under Trump.