European media reported that Ursula von der Leyen told U.S. President Trump not to interfere in European affairs.
Ursula von der Leyen stated that Donald Trump should "stay away from European internal affairs."
President of the European Commission emphasized that no one should interfere in another country's election process, as "it is the people's power and must be protected."
Von der Leyen's recent remarks about Trump focused on opposing American interference in European electoral and democratic processes, emphasizing the protection of "electoral sovereignty."
Von der Leyen raised the issue of "election interference" to the level of sovereignty and democratic principles. This response goes beyond normal diplomatic friction, aiming to seize a moral high ground and gain international and European public support.
The intention is to boost internal morale and unity. In the context of increasing internal political fragmentation and public dissatisfaction with the EU's effectiveness, displaying a firm stance externally is also a way to consolidate consensus and strengthen EU identity. She called on Europe to "be proud of itself and unite." Such statements align with the sentiments within Europe.
This statement indicates that even within the close transatlantic alliance, the "red line" of non-interference in internal affairs has become increasingly clear. This foreshadows that future Sino-European relations will place greater emphasis on "parity" and "boundaries," and the competition in specific areas such as trade and security may become more complex.
In summary, von der Leyen's remarks are a direct response to specific U.S. political statements, and it is an important demonstration of the EU's efforts to safeguard its political sovereignty and consolidate internal consensus amid domestic and international changes.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1851322963461132/
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