Donald Trump's return could leave Europe 'on its own', De Croo warns

Donald Trump's potential re-election in 2024 could leave Europe "on its own", Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo warned on Tuesday.

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00:03 2024 will be a crucial year.

00:15 A lot is at stake for Europe, not only

00:18 with the election for this house,

00:21 but equally so for the US Congress,

00:24 equally so with an election for the American presidency.

00:29 If 2024 brings us America first again,

00:35 it will be more than ever Europe on its own.

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00:47 We should, as Europeans, not fear that prospect.

01:08 We should embrace it.

01:10 We should embrace it by putting Europe

01:12 on a more solid footing, stronger, more sovereign,

01:19 more self-reliant, a Europe that delivers and makes

01:24 a difference in people's lives, protecting them,

01:29 strengthening the economy, preparing

01:33 a common European future.

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01:49 (upbeat music)