Macron congratulates Trump and requires a “more united, stronger Europe” | EUROtoday

When France wakes up on the morning of Wednesday, November 6, Donald Trump is on his solution to victory to win the presidency of the United States, eight years after his first election. From daybreak, suspense now not appears permitted in Paris. The pro-Trump information channel Fox News introduced, shortly earlier than 8 a.m., the billionaire’s triumph, whereas, in the course of the night time, Tesla boss Elon Musk tweeted: “Game, set and match. »

Nothing is official yet, but Emmanuel Macron, seeming to forget the traditional diplomatic prudence and the consideration due to Democrat Kamala Harris, greets, shortly before 9 a.m., the arrival of the Republican at the White House. “Congratulations President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we have been able to do for four years. With your beliefs and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity »comments the President of the Republic, around thirty minutes after his Hungarian counterpart, Viktor Orban, happy with the “comeback” of the American president. “Magnificent victory of the American people against a system. A hope for peace, a defeat of the wokists. A path for the right in France as in Europe. Until victory »also ignites Eric Ciotti, the president of the Union of Rights for the Republic, ally of the leader of the far right, Marine Le Pen.

The announced victory of the cantor of “America first”, little involved with respect for democratic guidelines and verbal politeness, plunges most French political personnel into concern. “What a disaster”, “mind-boggling”… whisper these near former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and Emmanuel Macron. On the geopolitical stage, the destiny of Ukraine and the monetary help offered by the United States is especially worrying.

“Take control of our destiny”

But the French head of state, just like the representatives of Michel Barnier’s authorities, places ahead the proactive thesis that Donald Trump may, via his excesses and his isolationism, contribute to the revival of Europe. The most optimistic think about that the anticipated hostility of Donald Trump may persuade Germany to let the European Union (EU) spend massively to orchestrate its protection and solidify its economic system. “I have just spoken with Chancellor Olaf Scholz, we are going to work for a more united, stronger, more sovereign Europe in this new context. By cooperating with the United States of America and defending our interests and values”is already pushing Mr. Macron on

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