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Policy Paper | Predicting the Unpredictable: Making sense of Transatlantic Relations for 2025 Post Transatlantic Policy Forum 2024
The result from the 2024 Presidential elections has, once again, shook the foundations of the Transatlantic relationship – but to what degree, remains the question. This policy paper compiles the key insights and deliberations from the Forum, which adhered to the Chatham House Rule to protect participant confidentiality. Based on the engaging discussions, this paper offers a comprehensive set of takeaways, including actionable recommendations and a strategic “To-Do list” for the transatlantic alliance in the coming years. Writes researcher at EUROPEUM Institute Danielle Piatkiewicz and senior analyst at the Polish Institute of International Affairs Mateusz M. Piotrowski.
20. December 2024
To safeguard election integrity, governments, civil society, and technology stakeholders must prioritize strategies that build civic resilience against misinformation, polarization, and cyber threats. Local governments should play a leading role, leveraging their deep understanding of community dynamics to foster trust and engagement. Politicians must avoid divisive rhetoric that risks polarizing communities and undermining democratic processes.
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