Declaration of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union on the US presidential election results
- On: 05.11.2008
The Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the European Union sends its warmest congratulations to Barack Obama, President-Elect of the United States of America.
More than ever, Europe has followed avidly the US election campaign: firstly because American democracy brings great ideas and ambition and generates great debates; above all because Europe needs an America fully engaged in dialogue and cooperation.
Because the world aspires to peace and stability, the European Union sees in this election the promise of a reinforced transatlantic partnership, a partnership that serves the universally shared values that inspire the people of Europe and the United States, a partnership that will enable us to face together the challenges of the 21st century.
The European Union is ready to work closely with Barack Obama and his administration and to make concrete proposals at the appropriate time, in a spirit of mutual trust and dialogue.
- Updated: 26.11.2008
