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Europe wants to be more influential on the global stage after Trump’s victory

The political and commercial isolationist policies introduced by President-elect Donald Trump during his campaign worry EU leaders. Although all are in favor of working to strengthen ties with the new US administration, they also stressed the importance of Europe having greater influence on the global stage, being less dependent on the United States, and strengthening its security and defense. Has given.

“We want to deepen our ties with the United States because we have a lot in common, but we also want to be more masters of our own destiny, be more influential, strengthen our economic base and act Want so that we can be a respectable and respected partner,” European Council President Charles Michel said as he arrived at a summit of European leaders in Budapest.

On the other hand, the leaders of the 27 are insisting that the United States’ support for Ukraine will continue. In this regard, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has assured: “It is in all our interests that the autocratic people of this world receive a clear message that it is not the rights of the strongest that are important, but That is the rule of law.”

Von der Leyen said now is the time for the EU to truly unite. “No single EU member can tackle the challenges ahead alone,” he said. (efe)