Rondo Europa #5 De bondgenoten van Europa

Which friends does Europe have in the current world order? Good friends and loyal allies are essential in a world where spheres of influence and power politics are becoming increasingly decisive. Now that our traditional ally, the United States, no longer stands by our side, Europe is explicitly looking for new partners. That is why the EU already concluded trade agreements with India, Australia, and a partnership of South American countries in 2026. At the same time, Europe is more than just an economic Union. Protecting the rule of law and democracy is also one of its core mandates. But how do we reconcile these values—and the search for new partners—with a world that is becoming increasingly autocratic? And which allies will remain in the future?