This year’s American elections, which saw the triumph of the former "mad president" Trump, represent a moral defeat and a serious concern for anyone who cares about the future of democracy and global peace.
With deep disappointment, we witness the election of a man who, based on his past, does not deserve to represent even a small community, let alone one of the world's superpowers.
The aging tycoon, accustomed to shamelessly lying and twisting the truth, has seized power through a cocktail of populism, demagoguery, and falsehoods. This is not just a disaster for America: the consequences of this election will also impact Europe and the entire world, threatening an already fragile international order.
We cannot ignore the impact that this dangerous individual’s actions will have on crucial policies such as climate change, international security, and civil rights.
In this dark moment, only the hope remains that the American democratic fabric can serve as a barrier against potential dangerous drift. But we in Europe must also be ready to respond.
