Germany, one of the US’s closest allies, has spent months this year preparing for both a second Donald Trump term, as experts warned for months that Germany may need to beef up its European and NATO defence strategy as Trump touts an “America first” approach. Vice-Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Parliament and opposition (CSU/CDU) politician Thomas Erndl told Euronews at the Aspen Institute that all eras have challenges. “European security is particularly at risk now, and we need to take on a tougher, stronger role. (Russian President) Putin only understands the language o…