Trump’s isolationism can be ‘best thing that happened’ to Europe, says ex-ASML chief

ASML’s former CEO believes Donald Trump’s reelection presents a golden opportunity for Europe. Peter Wennink, who led ASML to become the continent’s most valuable tech company, sees a chance for other businesses to thrive by embracing collaboration as the US shifts toward isolationism. “Mr Trump could be the best thing that ever happened to Europe… I think people have woken up,” Wennink said at TNW Conference on Friday. He now wants the continent to seize the moment by replicating a pillar of ASML’s success: open ecosystems. During over a decade as CEO, Wennink oversaw the company’s rise to a €250bn…

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