EU Foreign Minister: Donald Trump cannot negotiate with individual countries!

EU Foreign Minister: Donald Trump cannot negotiate with individual countries!

Wien, Österreich - On April 13, 2025, the Austrian Foreign Minister commented on the complex geopolitical challenges with which the European Union (EU) is confronted with the dealings with the USA. She emphasized that it cannot be in the interest of the EU if Donald Trump selects certain EU countries for individual negotiations. According to her, such a procedure leads to a "loose-free situation" for everyone involved. Instead, the EU pursues a strategy of prudence and unity to achieve the best possible contracts and agreements. In agreement within the federal government, there is a need to adapt to the new geopolitical reality in order to be better equipped in the future.

The EU also shows support for the controversial trade agreement with the Mercosur countries. The Indian finance minister was recently in Vienna, where she spoke about a free trade agreement between the EU and India. Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger sees potential for growth in the European internal market. In order to remain competitive, the need to strengthen the defense capacity of Europe, but without hastily canceling the long -term partnership with the USA.

global challenges and EU trade policy

EU trade policy is considered a central instrument for response to globalization. It aims to open up opportunities for European companies by reducing trading barriers such as tariffs and quotas. Over 36 million jobs in the EU are directly dependent on exports to non-EU countries. Every billion euros in exports secures more than 13,000 EU workstations. This data illustrates the importance of a robust trade policy in the current global economic situation. In addition, the EU protects consumers through its trade policy and promotes international standards in the areas of human rights and environmental protection.

Special attention requires the situation in relation to Russia, which is perceived as a threat due to the attack on European soil and the attempts to sabarize European democracies due to violating international law. Austria confirms its active contribution to European resilience in this fragile situation. It is emphasized that the sending of Austrian soldiers to Ukraine can only be made with a mandate from the United Nations (UN). This also happens in view of not endangering the ongoing engagements on the Western Balkans.

This information illustrates the complexity of the current trade and foreign policy of the EU and the need to consider international relationships in order to ensure economic and political stability in Europe.