Barnier warns Europeans against ‘every man for himself’ after Trump’s victory
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier warned Europeans on Wednesday against “every man for himself” after the victory of Donald Trump as president of the United States, pleading for a “coordinated European strategy”, reported the spokesperson for the government.
“The temptation (must) not be to each man for himself nor to bilateral relations, but rather to a coordinated European strategy,” affirmed Mr. Barnier during the Council of Ministers, according to government representative Maud Bregeon, in her account. made to the press.
Benjamin Netanyahu hails “the greatest comeback in history”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday welcomed the victory claimed by Donald Trump in the American presidential election, congratulating him on having achieved “the greatest comeback in history”.
“Congratulations on the greatest comeback in history,” Mr. Netanyahu wrote in a statement addressed to Mr. Trump. “Your historic return to The White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America,” he added, concluding: “This is a huge victory!” .
Zelensky hopes Trump will help Ukraine achieve ‘just peace’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday for “his impressive victory” in the US presidential election, hoping that his election will help Ukraine achieve a “just peace”.
“I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in world affairs. This is exactly the principle that can concretely bring Ukraine closer to a just peace,” responded Mr. . Zelensky, after the former president claimed victory.
The Kremlin will judge a new Trump presidency on “its actions”
The Kremlin indicated on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not plan to congratulate Donald Trump, who claimed victory in the American presidential election, specifying that the latter would be judged on his “actions”.
“I don’t know anything about a plan by the (Russian) president to congratulate Trump on the election. Let’s not forget that we are talking about a hostile country that is directly and indirectly involved in a war against our state,” he said. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov in reference to the conflict in Ukraine triggered by Moscow in February 2022.
He stressed that the Kremlin would therefore judge Mr. Trump “on concrete actions”.
Russian-American relations are at their lowest point since Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, with the Kremlin reproaching the West for their support for their Ukrainian ally.
“It is virtually impossible for relations to deteriorate further. They are at an all-time low. As to what happens, everything will depend on the American leadership,” he said.
“We will see what happens in January,” he noted, referring to the inauguration of the next president of the United States.
Mr. Trump has repeatedly insisted that he can impose peace in Ukraine in “24 hours”, without ever explaining how he intended to go about it, but criticizing the scale of the aid paid to kyiv. He also made laudatory remarks about Vladimir Putin.
Therefore, in Europe as in Ukraine, the fear is to see Donald Trump force Ukraine to negotiate with Russia under conditions very favorable to Moscow.
“We have repeatedly said that the United States is capable of bringing about an end to this conflict. Of course, this cannot happen overnight,” Peskov noted.
“But since the United States is fueling this conflict (…) and is directly involved in it, I think the United States can change the course of its foreign policy,” he said.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants to “work together” with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday, elected president of the United States earlier in the day, and said he wanted to “work together” on the economy and security.
“The friendship between Canada and the United States is the envy of the entire world. I know that President Trump and I will work together for greater opportunity, prosperity, and security for our two nations,” wrote Justin Trudeau in a publication on the social network X, accompanied by a photo where he chats with Donald Trump.
von der Leyen “warmly” congratulates Trump, reaffirms the importance of the Europe-USA link
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, sent her “warm” congratulations to Donald Trump on Wednesday after the presidential election in the United States and reaffirmed the importance of the European and American “partnership between the peoples”.
“I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump. The EU and the United States are more than just allies. We are linked by a true partnership between our peoples,” reacted the head of the European executive on the social network .
“Let’s work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that continues to be useful to them,” also invited the German official.
Charles Michel congratulates D. Trump and insists on “rules-based” multilateralism
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, sent his congratulations on Tuesday to Republican candidate Donald Trump, winner of the presidential elections in the United States. He emphasized the historic ties between Europe and the United States, and the European Union’s desire to continue its journey as a partner while defending the rules-based multilateral system.
“Congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump…]we have an enduring alliance and a historic bond. As allies and friends, the EU looks forward to continuing our constructive cooperation. It will move forward in line with the Strategic Agenda as a strong, united, competitive and sovereign partner, while defending the rules-based multilateral system,” the President of the European Council said on “X”.
Scholz says he wants to work with Trump “for prosperity and freedom”
Chancellor Olaf Scholz sent his congratulations to Donald Trump on Wednesday after the US presidential election, saying he wanted to work alongside the United States “to promote prosperity and freedom”.
“Together, Germany and the United States have a long and successful history of working together to promote prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the benefit of our citizens,” the chancellor said on X .
Berlin calls on Europe to take “more responsibility” for security
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called on Europeans on Wednesday to take more responsibility for security after the victory claimed by Donald Trump in the American elections.
“It is clear that we, Europeans, are going to have to assume even more responsibilities in terms of security policy, today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, for us, for our children,” she declared to the press. .
NATO chief congratulates Trump, vows to keep Alliance strong
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday sent his congratulations to Donald Trump, who came first in the presidential election in the United States, assuring that his return to the White House will help the Atlantic Alliance to remain “strong”.
“His leadership will once again be a key element in keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace by strengthening NATO,” Mark Rutte said in a statement.
Spanish PM congratulates Trump, vows to work towards ‘strong transatlantic partnership’
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez congratulated Donald Trump on Tuesday on X in English who claimed victory in the US presidential election, promising to work towards “a strong transatlantic partnership”.
“Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on your victory and your election as the 47th president of the United States. We will work on our bilateral strategic relations and for a strong transatlantic partnership,” the socialist head of government wrote on the social network.
Hamas says its stance on Trump will depend on its policy towards the Palestinians
Hamas, at war with Israel in the Gaza Strip, has said it will judge new US President Donald Trump based on his policies towards the Palestinians.
“Our position vis-à-vis the new American administration will depend on its positions and its behavior in practice towards the Palestinian people, their legitimate rights and their just cause,” the Palestinian Islamist movement said in a statement.
India: Narendra Modi congratulates his “friend” Donald Trump on his “historic victory”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sent his “heartfelt congratulations” to his “friend” Donald Trump for his “historic electoral victory” in the American presidential election.
“I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the (…) global and strategic partnership” between India and the United States, Mr. Modi declared on the social network X.
British PM congratulates Trump on ‘historic election victory’
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday for “his historic electoral victory” in the US presidential election, assuring that the “special relationship” between their two countries would “continue to prosper”.
“As our closest allies, we stand side by side in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy and free enterprise,” the Labor leader said in a statement.
Erdogan congratulates his “friend” Trump
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday congratulated his “friend” Donald Trump who claimed victory in the American elections.
“We hope that relations between Turkey and the United States will strengthen and that regional and global crises and wars, especially the Palestinian issue and the war between Russia and Ukraine, will end,” M wrote . Erdogan on
Meloni congratulates Trump and praises the “unshakable” alliance between Italy and the United States
The head of the Italian government Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday praised the “unshakeable” alliance between Italy and the United States, congratulating “President-elect Donald Trump” who claimed victory.
“On my behalf and on behalf of the Italian government, the most sincere congratulations to President-elect of the United States Donald Trump. Italy and the United States are “sister” nations linked by an unshakable alliance, common values and a historic friendship It is a strategic link which, I am convinced, we will further strengthen,” she wrote.
China says it hopes for “peaceful coexistence” with the United States
China said on Wednesday it hoped for “peaceful coexistence” with the United States.
“We will continue to approach and manage China-U.S. relations on the basis of the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at the meeting. a regular press briefing.
Ms Mao did not comment directly on the possibility of Mr Trump’s re-election. “We respect the choice of the American people,” she said.
The possible election of Mr. Trump was among the most discussed topics on the Chinese social network Weibo. Both candidates campaigned on promises to get tougher on Beijing, with Mr Trump promising to impose 60% tariffs on all Chinese goods entering the country.
