BERNAMA – North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Chief Mark Rutte and European Union (EU) leaders congratulated United States (US) President Donald Trump on his return to the White House, expressing hopes for strengthened transatlantic ties, Anadolu Agency reported.
“We will turbo-charge defence spending and production,” Rutte said, referencing Trump’s push for Europe to increase its military capabilities.
“My warm congratulations to @realDonaldTrump. Together we can achieve peace through strength – through @NATO,” he wrote on X.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc looks forward to working closely with Trump. “Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security. This is the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership,” she posted.
European Council President Antonio Costa and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola also expressed best wishes, with Metsola stating, “Europe stands ready to work together as friends and partners, to shape a world of stability, opportunity and hope.”
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas echoed similar sentiments, saying, “Together, we are stronger and safer to tackle global challenges.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the US Germany’s closest ally, reaffirming that “the EU, with 27 members and more than 400 million people, is a strong union”. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer extended “warmest congratulations” in a video message, assuring that “the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the US will continue to flourish for years to come”.
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris highlighted the peaceful transition of power said, “As the torch of democracy passes peacefully, I send my very best wishes to President Trump and the people of the US.”
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis emphasised the “strong and vibrant #Transatlantic link”, while Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof lauded “long-standing historic ties” with the US.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed eagerness to “strengthen the strategic relationship” between their nations.
