EU Leaders Adopting Wait-and-See Approach on Trump Administration

European Union foreign ministers held an informal meeting in Brussels late Sunday to discuss trans-Atlantic relations with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.


Foreign ministers conceded that they will have to continue working on strengthening Europe's role in world affairs until the future of trans-Atlantic relations becomes clearer, depending upon the steps the new U.S. administration will take.

The EU's foreign affairs chief, Federica Mogherini, called the emergency meeting in Brussels after Trump’s stunning victory Tuesday on stated policies that include questioning Washington's commitment to Europe, the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Iran nuclear deal.

Mogherini said, however, the EU would stand strong in its support for the Paris Agreement and the Iran nuclear deal; two policies Trump has criticized.
 [voanews.com]
14/11/16
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