Some
people say that when it comes to the Donald Trump presidency, the right approach
for the Europeans is to stay far away. That means to limit the contacts to the
formal and the diplomatic exchanges. It is another way of saying, ignore and
move on.
I
am not sure that is the best response. We are friends and friends should talk
in all frankness. If we disagree, we should say it. If we have a different
view, who should express it. No need to be either rude or confrontational. But the
European leaders should be true to themselves and to their American friends.
Silence
will be interpreted as fear. In the end, it will open the gate for more errors
and arrogance. Firmness, clarity and elegance are better rejoinders. Both
across the Atlantic and for the European citizens as well.
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