At its party convention in August, the Democratic Party nominated Kamala Harris as its presidential candidate after Joe Biden decided not to run again. On the other hand, the Republican Party has once again nominated Donald Trump as its candidate. Trump, who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021, wants to mobilise his base with the promise to continue the "America First" agenda.
This election promises to be an exciting and very polarising debate, as the two political camps in the US are deeply divided. The mood in the country is tense and uncertain. As the USA is a global economic and military power, the outcome of the election is important for Europe and the whole world. The key questions affecting the USA in terms of both domestic and foreign policy are: Will the USA remain a country for immigrants, openness and democracy, or will a new phase of isolationism, nationalism and misstatements take place? The different political visions of the candidates and the two parties will have a profound impact on global politics and the economy.
In the discussion between US experts, assessments and forecasts will be made on the outcome of the election and its impact. The areas of politics, security and defence as well as the economy will be considered. At the same time, we will discuss the significance and consequences of the election decision for Europe and the whole world.
