According to the Élysée, Emmanuel Macron and the American president-elect spoke this Wednesday, November 6 by telephone. A discussion during which the French head of state “underlined the importance of Europe’s role”.
After the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, Emmanuel Macron and the victorious Republican candidate expressed this Wednesday, November 6, their “desire to work for the return of peace and stability” in the face of “major international crises in progress” during their first telephone exchange, BFMTV learned from the French presidency.
During this “very good 25-minute exchange” which began around 6 p.m., the French head of state “underlined the importance of Europe's role and told President Trump that he was willing to continue this conversation and to work together on these issues”, in particular Ukraine and the Middle East, “when he takes office” at the end of January 2025, added the Élysée.
“They agreed to remain in close contact to continue discussions on these subjects,” the Presidency of the Republic told BFMTV.
An election closely followed by Emmanuel Macron
Earlier in the day, Emmanuel Macron was one of the first leaders to send his “congratulations” to President Donald Trump and said he was “ready to work together as we have been able to do for four years”, during the first term of Donald Trump.
“With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity,” added the President of the Republic on his X account.
According to information from BFMTV, Emmanuel Macron closely followed the results of the American presidential election during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday and saw Donald Trump's victory take shape over time.
Between January 2017 and January 2025, the head of state maintained relations with the American leader that were initially warm before they became frankly stormy. “Whatever happens, we will obviously work with the new administration,” someone close to the president assured BFMTV in advance during the night, while recalling “the demands” of Emmanuel Macron vis-à-vis “the Americans” .
Léopold Audebert with Vincent Gautier
