Trump declared a cultural war on Europe: how the EU plans to respond

Trump is waging a cultural war against Europe

According to hvylya.net: The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is actively conducting a cultural war against Europe, supporting right-wing populists and criticizing the EU. According to a report by the European Council on Foreign Relations, Trump is trying to influence European elections and change transatlantic relations in favor of conservative values.

Particular attention was drawn to the statements of U.S. Vice President Jay D. Vance in February 2025, when he stated that Europe is retreating from shared values. Trump is also actively supporting right-wing European leaders and directing them to defend freedom of speech.

'In Trump's cultural war, Europe itself is the target,' emphasizes researcher Pavel Zerka from ECFR.

The authors of the report harshly criticize EU leaders who do not notice the cultural conflict. However, surveys show that there is already a basis in Europe for expressing protest and disagreement with Trump's policies. EU citizens show increased trust in the European Union, indicating a change in the socio-political situation in the region.

The message reveals how the U.S. presidential administration is actively involved in socio-political processes in Europe and is trying to change them in favor of conservative values, causing a rise in dissatisfaction and protests among EU citizens.