Germany, France vow close cooperation after US election – DW – 11/06/2024
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German Chancellor Scholz and French President Macron held a conference to discuss what a second Trump term could look like for Europe. Both countries' defense ministers are also set to hold talks.

Summary

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron held a call to discuss the potential implications of Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency for Europe.

The leaders pledged to strengthen cooperation for a “more united, stronger, more sovereign Europe” in light of this possibility. Macron emphasized a commitment to European sovereignty while maintaining cooperation with the U.S. Additionally, German and French defense ministers plan to meet to coordinate on defense policies.

Trump’s ambiguous stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine and his critical view of NATO burden-sharing raise concerns in Europe about future U.S.-Europe relations.

  • SturgiesYrFase@lemmy.mlEnglish
    1101·
    17 hours ago

    Trump’s ambiguous stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine and his critical view of NATO burden-sharing raise concerns in Europe about future U.S.-Europe relations.

    Absolutely nothing ambiguous about it. Everyone knows where he stands. Exactly where every lapdog stands, behind and slightly off to the side of their master…

    • merc@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      82·
      13 hours ago

      Everyone knows where he stands.

      I strongly suspect that isn’t true. I think anti-Trump people know where he stands, but I bet a lot of pro-Trump people are about to be in for a big surprise.

      • SturgiesYrFase@lemmy.mlEnglish
        41·
        11 hours ago

        Ah, yes…the old “leopards are eating people’s faces, but how was I supposed to know that it’d be my face?” bit.

        • merc@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          11·
          8 hours ago

          I heard yesterday about how a lot of Imams in Michigan posed for selfies with him.