Trump's election as a chance for Europe's cultural identity
The 2016 US election of Donald Trump has sparked discussions about Europe's potential to assert its own cultural and political identity. The article argues that the US has lost prestige in recent years, with declining interest in its cultural exports like the Oscars and contemporary art, while other nations such as Brazil, Asia, and Turkey have gained attention. Issues like market crises, Occupy Wall Street, and police violence have further tarnished the US image. The author suggests that Europe, long under America's shadow, now has an opportunity to promote its own vision of freedom, democracy, and welfare, emphasizing the role of culture and creative industries in fostering well-being and shared values.
Key facts
- Donald Trump won the 2016 US presidential election.
- The article discusses the potential impact of Trump's presidency on US-Europe relations.
- The US has lost prestige in areas like the Oscars, contemporary art, and TV series.
- Other nations (Brazil, Asia, Turkey, South Korea, England) have gained cultural prominence.
- Quality of life issues in the US include market crises, Occupy Wall Street, and police violence.
- Europe is encouraged to develop its own cultural and political model.
- Culture and creative industries are key to well-being and shared values.
- The article was published on Artribune in December 2016.
Entities
Institutions
- Artribune
- Oscars
- Occupy Wall Street
- Istat
- Monti&Taft
Locations
- United States
- Europe
- Italy
- Brazil
- Asia
- Turkey
- South Korea
- England
- Russia