> people accross europe are realizing that the US (and of course the UK) see them as competitors
That's been quite a while already.
> US elites are relizing that the EU as a living destination is becoming more attractive than US
It's hardly more attractive for elites. It's already been quite a while: some people moving from the US to EU for a comfortable life while others moving from EU to the US for self-realization, studying in top universities and working for top companies. Pretty precarious situation long term. At least our politics (at least in Germany and westwards) seems more stable though.
i meant to say something different. namely there is a growing push in the us for a european style social safety net which is a concern for the us elites
That's been quite a while already.
> US elites are relizing that the EU as a living destination is becoming more attractive than US
It's hardly more attractive for elites. It's already been quite a while: some people moving from the US to EU for a comfortable life while others moving from EU to the US for self-realization, studying in top universities and working for top companies. Pretty precarious situation long term. At least our politics (at least in Germany and westwards) seems more stable though.