In his speech at the closing of the National Youth Meeting held in the city of Aveiro, Rebelo de Sousa warned young people against the “deep crisis experienced by European political systems”.
The Portuguese President said, “Whoever wins after the US elections, it will be a different world. The positioning of the rising powers in Russia or South Africa, Brazil, Turkey will not be the same. India will not be the same either. We are at the beginning of a new historical cycle.”
Noting that no matter who wins the presidential elections to be held in the US in November, “a different period will be entered”, Rebelo de Sousa said, “We are at a turning point in the world. We do not know what will happen in a year and a half. The world, which has difficulty managing the epidemic and recovering economically, will no longer be the same after the changes in China.”
Noting that everyone feels that transformation and wars are increasing in a period of uncertainty and unpredictability, the Portuguese President pointed out that “the need to fight for peace is much greater in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and anywhere in the world.”
Rebelo de Sousa stated that “the gaps opened by the deep crisis in European politics have given birth to new trends, which some define as populist approaches” and made the following assessment:
“The system that has existed so far was designed for the post-World War II period, for Europe’s transition, for the 20th and 21st centuries. But it has not adapted to digitalization, energy change, scientific and technological developments, mobility, the desires of young people and aging.”
“Europe is left behind. Although the fact that Europe is rich is a positive factor, money will not solve the problems that young people face,” said the Portuguese President, adding that “Europe is still leading the fight against climate change, migration and the flow of refugees, but despite everything, it is losing momentum in these areas as well.”
Rebelo de Sousa argued that “ruptures must occur” in order to resolve the political crisis in Europe.
Source: www.dunya.com
