Europe’s Future Cannot Be Decided in Washington

Americans head to the polls in an unusually consequential midterm election today. Europe cannot afford to place its future in the hands of the victor, no matter the outcome.

MY TAKE

European nations must take this opportunity to build direct relationships with American leaders because “transatlantic partnership” should not be code for European dependence nor solely focused on NATO.

WHAT’S AT STAKE

Unlike most European democracies, American elections come at regular intervals and cannot be delayed nor scheduled early. President…