# Trump says situation in Europe so critical that it is being ‘eaten alive’

https://mins.news/en/item/82767

- TASS, 2026-10-02 02:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2196411

> US President Donald Trump told supporters in Texas that the problems facing European countries are so severe that Europe is being “eaten alive.” Europe is also experiencing a major energy crisis, with the EU’s average diesel price reaching a record 2.24 euros per liter on October 1, according to the report.

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