Reconstructing the Western world

The reconstruction of the Western world requires a clarity of principles and values that lay the foundations of the liberal democracies that since the Second World War have represented the period of greatest stability and well-being in history. And a political, economic and social will that goes beyond the most local, partisan and personal interests to guarantee equal opportunities, open expectations and guarantees for the defence of fundamental freedoms, the rights of minorities and the distribution of wealth. Of course, a society with rights and obligations that implies citizen commitment and independent control mechanisms to avoid abuses and populist, nationalist and pro sovereignty misrepresentations. This is not just a matter of well-meaning theory and philosophy in line with what is considered politically correct. It is about the interests of citizens, about the day-to-day lives of people who need to have a certain horizon for their families. It is about the basic certainty that companies and job creators need in order to have the best conditions in tune with public regulations.

The translation of the declaration of principles that it has been essential to recover in the wake of the huge global disaster brought about by Donald Trump's egomaniacal protectionist populism can be summed up in several initiatives that have been put on the table during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Cornwall. United States President Joe Biden's proposal called the 100-day Mission to prepare the world with the necessary response to the next pandemic to come and the fight against climate change.

All backed by scientists, companies and associations to strengthen the health system, the detection of viruses and the capacity to generate the corresponding vaccines. This is the best example that can be used to explain why it is so necessary to return to multilateralism, strengthen transatlantic relations and face together the challenges posed by China's economic and military rise, with a 33 trillion-euro infrastructure and communications plan capable of tackling the Silk Road and at the same time not holding its nose at the lack of freedoms and labour slavery in the Asian giant. Biden's aim to stand firm with his European partners and allies plus Japan and Canada also includes dealing with Russian expansionism and cyber-attacks. No more America first, I am the strongest, and I do not care what happens in the rest of the world. The most obvious and dangerous case is Brexit, and it is being demonstrated with Northern Ireland. There is another populist to spare, a blonde-haired leader with no scruples.