After Donald Trump declared his victory in the US presidential election, the presidents of the European Commission and the Council of Europe and a number of European leaders congratulated him on his victory.
These officials and leaders have expressed their readiness to work with Trump.
In his congratulatory message to Trump, European Council President Charles Michel said that the EU and the United States have an enduring alliance and a historic bond, and as allies and friends, the EU is eager to continue constructive cooperation with Washington.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Donald Trump on his victory, saying that the EU and the US are more than just ordinary allies. "We are bound by a true partnership between our people that unites 800 million citizens. Let's work together for a strong transatlantic agenda that benefits them all."
In a message, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called the United States one of the country's most important partners and stressed on his eagerness to strengthen ties with the new Trump administration.
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu called Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election "historic" and said that the country is ready to strengthen strategic cooperation with the United States. "We hope that under your new leadership, peace and prosperity will be provided to all of our citizens," he added.
In his congratulatory message on Trump's victory on social media platform X, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof wrote, "I look forward to working closely together on common interests between the United States and the Netherlands."
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that Rome and Washington are linked by an unwavering alliance, shared values and historical friendship. She added that with Trump's "good work," this strategic bond will be further strengthened.
However, the final results of the US elections have not yet been announced, and Donald Trump has declared himself the winner of the election in the last moments of the vote counting.