Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union’s presidents of the top three executive bodies have extended their best wishes to President Donald Trump as he begins his second term in office.
The leaders expressed their commitment to deepening cooperation with the United States in addressing global challenges, fostering prosperity, and strengthening security.
President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola on X, expressed,
“New United States President, renewed transatlantic alliance.
My very best wishes to the American people on the start of a new chapter.
Europe stands ready to work together as friends and partners, to shape a world of stability, opportunity and hope.”
New United States President, renewed transatlantic alliance.
— Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) January 20, 2025
My very best wishes to the American people on the start of a new chapter.
Europe stands ready to work together as friends and partners, to shape a world of stability, opportunity and hope.@realDonaldTrump 🇪🇺🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/4Io5ouL7hK
European Council President Antonio Costa, in his post on X, said,
“Best wishes President Donald Trump for your tenure as 47th President of the United States.
The EU looks forward to working closely with you to tackle global challenges. Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security.
This is the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership.”
Best wishes President @realDonaldTrump for your tenure as 47th President of the United States.
— António Costa (@eucopresident) January 20, 2025
The EU looks forward to working closely with you to tackle global challenges. Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in her post on X, stated,
“Best wishes President Donald Trump for your tenure as 47th President of the United States.
The EU looks forward to working closely with you to tackle global challenges.
Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security.
This is the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership.”
Best wishes President @realDonaldTrump for your tenure as 47th President of the United States.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 20, 2025
The EU looks forward to working closely with you to tackle global challenges.
Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security.
This is…
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, in a social media post, said,
“Congratulations to Donald Trump on his second term inauguration.
The transatlantic bond has brought prosperity and strength to both sides of the Atlantic.
Together, we are stronger and safer to tackle global challenges.
Looking forward to continuing our partnership.”
Congratulations to Donald Trump on his second term inauguration.
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) January 20, 2025
The transatlantic bond has brought prosperity and strength to both sides of the Atlantic.
Together, we are stronger and safer to tackle global challenges.
Looking forward to continuing our partnership.
What will be the future of US-EU Relations?
EU leaders are concerned about possible trade conflicts as President Trump returned to the White House, having a history of imposing tariffs on European goods. In turn, the EU has launched a “welcome package” targeting some key areas such as trade, security, and relations with China as an attempt to minimize the impacts of Trump’s protectionism policy.
