Interview: „Es kann schlimmer kommen als mit Trump“: Robert Habecks Strategie gegen die USA, Russland und China

Robert Habeck, now a private citizen, is touring Germany to promote his book "Artic Meltdown." In the interview with the Handelsblatt editorial team, Habeck discusses the role of Europe in a world increasingly threatened by Russia, China, and the United States. He emphasizes that the longer Europe waits, the worse the situation will become.

Habeck argues that Europe, as the origin of colonialism, is now a target for new colonialists. He states that Europe is currently the last remaining major order area that operates based on rules, while Russia, China, and the Trump administration have abandoned rule-based order and apply pressure against Europe. To assert itself, Habeck believes Europe must act against becoming reliant on the old world and instead take the lead in the new world.

He cites recent election results in Serbia and Brazil as evidence that Europe is not lost, but has a task to accomplish. Habeck hopes that the new world will return to rule-based trade, warning that China's predatory trade practices pose a significant threat to European industries. He calls for a combination of value-based foreign policy with interest-based policy, and for Europe to avoid becoming a target for Russia by not feeding into its aggression.