Joschka Fischer Warns European Welfare States Incompatible with Future Without US

Former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer argues that Europe's ambitious welfare states are incompatible with a future where Europe must radically rethink its relationship with the United States. In an article titled "Wir in zehn Jahren" ("We in Ten Years"), Fischer warns that Europe's social models cannot be sustained without a fundamental shift in geopolitical strategy. The piece appears in the feuilleton section of Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), a Swiss daily newspaper. Fischer's commentary comes amid ongoing debates about European autonomy and transatlantic relations, particularly in light of shifting US foreign policy priorities. The article does not specify a particular event or date but presents a forward-looking analysis of Europe's challenges.