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With Donald Trump as US President, the European Union will have to become more independent. But Europe seems tired. Richard David Precht discusses this with the writer Robert Menasse. Voices that want to dismantle the EU, if not dissolve it, cannot be ignored. Powerful opponents are positioning themselves in every corner of Europe and are waiting for the right moment. And in the meantime they are blocking progress. The Austrian writer and EU visionary Robert Menasse has long dreamed of gradually overcoming national thinking and of a much more consistently conceived Europe. But, says Precht, we must unfortunately diagnose a global rise in nationalism. The euphoria of globalization has cooled, countries such as the USA are threatening hefty punitive tariffs, and the European idea is currently symbolized mainly by isolation from immigration. How is a change to more Europe still possible? _____ Here on ZDFheute News you can find out what is happening in the world and what concerns us all: We provide insight into the world of news, explain the background and address social debates. Discuss with us in live streams and form your own opinion based on the facts we present to you. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss anything. You can always stay up to date at http://www.ZDFheute.de/. #Precht #Menasse #Europe