Following the election of Donald Trump, European Parliament discussions have centered on the implications for U.S.-European relations. Dimitris Tsiodras, a Greek MEP, emphasized that the U.S. focus will shift towards China, urging Europe to increase defense budgets and develop its own military industry. He raised concerns over Trump’s potential foreign policy decisions regarding Ukraine and trade tariffs, predicting ongoing support for Ukraine but a likely increase in pressure on Europe to contribute more. Tsiodras also highlighted Greece’s stable role in the region amidst broader geopolitical uncertainties.