A farewell that could shape transatlantic relationships

A farewell that could shape transatlantic relationships

A farewell as in the film! The last visit by US President Joe Biden in Berlin could not be more important. On a Friday that could go into the history books, the 81-year-old said goodbye to the capital while sitting at the table with important European leaders. A farewell that is not only personal, but could also make political waves!

The visit fell perfectly in time, because the USA is facing the decisive presidential elections on November 5. In Berlin not only Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier gathered, but also France's President Emmanuel Macron and the British Prime Minister Keir Strandmer. What a fateful round!

A great transatlantic leaves the stage

One could say that it was the farewell of a great transatlantic, a man with European roots who has strengthened German-American relations for decades. Biden revitalized NATO during his tenure and sent clear signals: the security of the United States and Europe are inextricably linked!

But the questions that are in the room are enormous. Are we standing in front of the end of the old west? If Donald Trump returns to power, NATO could face a radical transformation! Do we remember Trump's attitude: NATO's security guarantees? A luxury that he was not ready to pay! Trump's victory would mean that US military aid for Ukraine falls by the wayside and gets Vladimir Putin Freie Bahn. A scary scenario for the security of Europe!

The future in the transatlantic relationship

What happens when Kamala wins Harris? The democrat promises continuity, and this is essential for the survival of the old west. Under Harris, the transatlantic partnership would continue to exist and start a new era.

But the upcoming presidency would not be without challenges. The days when Europe was able to put on the USA conveniently are over! The pressure to strengthen your own forces is greater than ever. After the Russian attack on Ukraine, Europeans are expected to assume more responsibility. The question remains: Is Europe ready to take its own protection in hand, or will a new US president question the role of the United States in Europe from one day to the other?

A last greeting to biden: do it well, president! Your services to transatlantic relationships will not forget!