The president of the European Parliament says he fears that a victory in the US presidential election for Donald Trump, whom he labels “apparently irresponsible,” could boost what he calls “imitators” in Europe.
Martin Schulz, a member of Germany’s center-left Social Democrats, tells German magazine Der Spiegel in comments published Thursday that the Republican nominee is a problem “for the whole world.”
Schulz is quoted as saying: “If a man sits in the White House who flirts with having no idea and labels expertise as elitist baloney, a critical point is reached.” He says that would mean “an apparently irresponsible man” being in a position that requires the highest sense of responsibility.
Schulz, who leads the 28-nation European Union’s legislative assembly, adds: “My concern is that he could also boost imitators in Europe.” He didn’t elaborate.
— AP
President of the European Parliament Martin Schultz is seen prior to being awarded an honorary Doctorate from the Hebrew University, during a ceremony at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem on February 11, 2014. (Flash90)
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