German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil states that the transatlantic relationship is in danger, with European certainties contested due to the actions of President Trump.

The German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil stated that the transatlantic relationship is in a state of deterioration, with European certainties being called into question, in the context of the geopolitical tensions generated by American President Donald Trump. Klingbeil, who is also the Minister of Finance, emphasized that the transatlantic alliance is undergoing profound changes, mentioning the American military intervention in Venezuela as a violation of international law. He criticized Trump's threats against countries like Mexico and Greenland, highlighting a period of "historical upheavals."

Klingbeil also discussed the impact of American tariffs on the German economy, but emphasized that Germany is not giving up on free trade, suggesting that some of the trade losses could be offset by agreements with other countries.