Pakistan, Feb. 24 -- The European economy, once a bastion of stability and growth, is facing unprecedented challenges as it grapples with the dual pressures of geopolitical upheaval and shifting global alliances. The re-election of Donald Trump as US President, the protracted Ukraine-Russia conflict, and the broader realignment of global power dynamics have left Europe in a precarious position. With economic growth stagnating and inflation lingering, European nations increasingly look eastward to China as a potential lifeline to stabilise their economies.

The second Trump presidency has ushered in a wave of protectionist policies, including tariffs on European goods and a retreat from multilateral institutions. The US-EU trade relationsh...