Europe is living in a new ‘era of darkness,’ Finland’s Stubb warns

Finnish President Alexander Stubb described Europe as experiencing an "era of darkness" due to ongoing wars and U.S.-China competition undermining the global order. Speaking at the College of Europe, he noted that the post-Cold War era has concluded, marking a critical juncture similar to the aftermath of World War II and the fall of communism. Despite his generally optimistic outlook, Stubb acknowledged significant reasons for pessimism in the current geopolitical climate.