US Lawmaker Highlights Challenges in US-European Relations During Brussels and Strasbourg Visit

Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) recently spent a week in Brussels and Strasbourg meeting with European government officials, business leaders, and other European Union-adjacent groups to discuss energy and climate policy. While the majority of the trip was positive and constructive, Casten noted the painful reality of how much the United States' international standing has declined and how vulnerable the country has become.

These observations underscore ongoing challenges in US-European relations and the broader implications of past foreign policy decisions.

Sources

• The Hill: The costs of unilateralism and the path to restore US-European relations