Trump is right. Europe is in crisis

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Zeljko JovanovicJanuary 10, 2026 at 01:01 PM

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An article published in January 2026 addresses claims made by former US President Donald Trump regarding Europe's future. It argues that while Trump is correct that Europe faces a crisis, the reasons are different from his assertions of "civilizational erasure." The author contends that decades of underinvestment in people, neglected excluded communities, and a failure to address demographic and economic decline are the real issues. These problems disproportionately affect marginalized groups like the Roma, Europe's largest minority, exposing the continent's disregard for vulnerable populations. The article suggests Europe's weakness is evident in its treatment of minorities and its relationship with Russia, reflecting a lack of confidence in its own values.

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Portugal 30% Chega 30% Andre Ventura 30% Greece 40% Thessaloniki 40% Slovenia 40% Russia 50% Costas Fragoulis 50% United States 60% Roma ×570% Donald Trump ×790% Europe ×1090%

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europe 100% crisis 90% roma 80% trump 70% minorities 60% racist policies 50% economic decline 50% political leaders 50% national security strategy 40% european values 40%