Title: European Confidence Remains Elusive Despite Trump’s Diplomatic Efforts

MUNICH — The recent assembly of global heads of state in Munich has underscored a profound breakdown in mutual trust, revealing the limitations of recent diplomatic overtures. Despite the efforts of President Donald Trump’s special representatives to bolster reassurances among European allies, the event highlighted a deepening rift and a significant erosion of confidence between the United States and its traditional partners across the Atlantic.

Source: The Economist Generated at: 2026-02-17 21:28:52 UTC