- Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized European migration and energy policy.
- The US president has called on Britain to increase oil production in the North Sea.
- The Trump administration released a strategy criticizing the weakening of democracy in Europe.
US President Donald On Tuesday, Trump again criticized Europe for its migration and energy policies. The head of the White House also called on the United Kingdom to increase oil production in the North Sea, TASR reports based on a report by the DPA agency.
Trump advised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to tap into a “great source of energy” or risk not staying in office for long. The US leader also criticized the expansion of wind power in Scotland, saying it was “costing them a fortune”. In a speech to supporters in the US state of Pennsylvania Trump said of Europeans that they should “be careful because immigration and energy will destroy Europe.” He then added that he “loves Europe”.
In his speech, the President first addressed US economic issues, but then intensified the criticism that his government has been directing at European partners for several days, writes DPA. He made similar comments on the topic of migration and energy policy earlier this week, especially in connection with Germany.
The US government released a new national security strategy last week during Trump’s second term. The document talks about the alleged weakening of democracy and freedom of expression in Europe. It is reportedly plagued by “censorship, suppression of political opposition, a sharp decline in the birth rate, and a loss of national identity and self-confidence.” The document caused outrage across Europereminds the German agency.
