Statement by President von der Leyen on the results of the US presidential election

I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America.

I look forward to working with President Trump again to advance a strong transatlantic agenda.

The European Union and the United States are more than just allies. We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens. This bond runs deep, rooted in our shared history, commitment to freedom and democracy, and common goals of security and opportunity for all.

Let us work together on a transatlantic partnership that continues to deliver for our citizens. Millions of jobs and billions in trade and investment on each side of the Atlantic depend on the dynamism and stability of our economic relationship.