2025 and the shifting balance: An eastward tide in Europe's geopolitics

2025 will likely mark a turning point for the Western order. With Donald Trump reclaiming the United States (US) presidency, European capitals are bracing for another round of "America First" policies, which will dramatically affect transatlantic ties. Meanwhile, elections in France and Germany will test the resilience of Europe’s traditional power brokers. Both countries face surging hard right movements, mounting economic challenges, and populations increasingly sceptical of European Union (EU) orthodoxy.