A deep transatlantic rift

The daily does not expect a potential President Barack Obama to execute major changes in transatlantic politics: "After eight years of George W. Bush, who embodied all the negative stereotypes and prejudices regarding the US, everyone wants a new American president. But there will be fewer changes in the US's foreign policy than Europe hopes. ... The new president's top priority will understandably be reconciliation with the world, and above all with Europe. Disagreements between the two are bad for both [sides] from a global perspective. The respect the US once commanded has been replaced by anger, opposition and fear. If a candidate who wants to adhere to Bush's course wins, the transatlantic rift will only grow deeper."

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