Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office has changed the political playbook. For Europe’s conservatives and sovereigntists, looking on in envy across the Atlantic, the 47th president is offering a crash course in bold governance. With an unapologetic focus on national sovereignty, cultural conservatism, and tough border controls, Trump’s actions show just how fast a determined conservative government can get things done. Here’s why his measures are a roadmap for Europe.

Prioritise your people

Why should taxpayers fund ideas that destabilise the world and hurt national interests? That’s the question Trump answered with his 90-day moratorium on foreign aid. By hitting pause and ensuring every dollar aligns with American goals, he’s putting Uncle Sam back in charge of the chequebook. Meanwhile, Europe continues to fund globalist, pro-immigration NGOs meddling in domestic affairs. The solution is simple: prioritise your people first.

Science over ideology

With a stroke of his pen, Trump declared there are only two sexes—male and female. The move wasn’t just policy; it was a statement. Banning the rainbow flag from federal buildings worldwide also sends a clear message: the U.S. government will no longer bend to gender ideology. For years, centrists and bien pensant know-it-alls have told Europeans that this is impossible—that it’s just the way society is heading. Not anymore. Biology isn’t up for debate, and governments don’t need to apologise for standing by it.

Move beyond color and race

Trump didn’t just end affirmative action and racial preferencing by rescinding Lyndon B. Johnson’s executive order from 1965; he tore down the infrastructure propping it up by shuttering federal DEI offices. By making merit the standard again, he’s championing fairness over division. Europe’s conservatives could learn from this decisive action. Policies that prioritise race or gender over skill and effort only breed resentment. Instead, governments should reward hard work and talent, restoring unity and trust in public