Trump's re-election: Danger to climate research and women's rights!

Trump's re-election: Danger to climate research and women's rights!

The political world is upside down! Donald Trump's re-election is the hottest topic of the week and has immediate, far-reaching consequences for the United States and beyond. Scientists warn of drastic cuts that could hit climate research and social sciences particularly hard. Women's rights, particularly in abortion policy, are also at risk and are likely to be further restricted. The alarm bells are ringing: how will this affect society?

Global Impact and NATO Relations

Geopolitical tensions could also worsen. Experts fear that Trump's policies will significantly affect relations with NATO and global trade. Europe could find itself in an uncertain situation, both in terms of security policy and economically. Uncertainty about future cooperation with the US is fueling fears and could destabilize markets.

And that's not all! Things are also boiling in Germany: the traffic light coalition is on the verge of collapse and could collapse at the same time as Trump's election victory. This domestic political instability could plunge German politics into a new crisis. To shed light on the complex connections, we have Prof. Dr. Jessica Gienow-Hecht from the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies was invited to discuss the implications of this election. The world is looking forward to the developments!