Following the presidential election in the US, MEPs discuss&nbsp;the future of EU-US relations under the new administration.

&nbsp;The debate with Council and Commission representatives on 13 November 2024 on the implications of Donald Trump’s victory for transatlantic relations is expected to centre on a variety of issues, including future EU-US cooperation on Russia, China, the Middle East and climate change.

On security and military cooperation, the Republican Party demands a reduction in US military assistance to Ukraine and the future US president has criticised Europe for not spending enough on defence. Trade between the US and EU is also expected to be debated as the president-elect wants to impose new tariffs on products coming from Europe.

EU - USA

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Diplomatic relations between the EU and the U.S. date back to 1953. 
The relationship between the EU and the United States is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. The EU and U.S. are the biggest economic and military powers in the world, dominate global trade, play the leading roles in international political relations.

EU - USA (2019-2020)

EP Plenary session - Multiannual financial framework 2021-2027

Statement by David McALLISTER (EPP,DE), Chair of the EP delegation with United States, following the results of the United States Presidential election

Statement by Martin SCHULZ, EP President, following the results of the United States Presidential election

US delegation meeting

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which sees Donald Trump and JD Vance defeating Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debates the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration. With Trump set to be inaugurated in January 2025, MEPs assess how this shift affects shared priorities. As the EU seeks stable transatlantic relations, MEPs consider how to engage with the new administration to address challenges and leverage opportunities for both regions. Closing statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

EU-US relations in the light of the outcome of the US Presidential elections: closing statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which sees Donald Trump and JD Vance defeating Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debates the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration. With Trump set to be inaugurated in January 2025, MEPs assess how this shift affects shared priorities. As the EU seeks stable transatlantic relations, MEPs consider how to engage with the new administration to address challenges and leverage opportunities for both regions. MEPs debate.

EU-US relations in the light of the outcome of the US Presidential elections: MEPs debate (Part 2)

EU-US relations in the light of the outcome of the US Presidential elections: MEPs debate (Part 1)

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which sees Donald Trump and JD Vance defeating Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debates the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration. With Trump set to be inaugurated in January 2025, MEPs assess how this shift affects shared priorities. As the EU seeks stable transatlantic relations, MEPs consider how to engage with the new administration to address challenges and leverage opportunities for both regions. Opening statements of by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

EU-US relations in the light of the outcome of the US Presidential elections: Opening statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which sees Donald Trump and JD Vance defeating Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debates the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration. With Trump set to be inaugurated in January 2025, MEPs assess how this shift affects shared priorities. As the EU seeks stable transatlantic relations, MEPs consider how to engage with the new administration to address challenges and leverage opportunities for both regions.

EU-US relations in the light of the outcome of the US presidential elections: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (11 - 13 November 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the outcome of the US presidential elections. One round of political group speakers.

The outcome of the US presidential elections: One round of political group speakers

During the plenary session (11-13 November 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the outcome of the US presidential elections. Opening statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

The outcome of the US presidential elections: Opening statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC iand speakers of political groups take the floor to comment on the outcome of the US elections of 3 November 2020.

Outcome of the US presidential elections: extracts from the debate

David SASSOLI, EP President, makes a statement following the announcement of the results of the 2020 US Presidential election.

Statement by David SASSOLI, EP President on the results of the 2020 US Presidential election

David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) makes a statement following the temporary results of the 2020 US Presidential election (Skype video recording). Given the high level of polarisation in the United States and the substantial divergence between the policies of the incumbent and those of his contenders, the results of this presidential election will in many ways define the next four years for the US, for transatlantic relations and for global governance.

Statement by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP Committee on Foreign Affairs on the results of the 2020 US Presidential election (Skype video recording)

David McALLISTER (EPP,DE), Chair of the EP delegation with the&nbsp;United States, expresses himself&nbsp;following the results of the United States Presidential election&nbsp;

Statement by David McALLISTER (EPP,DE), Chair of the EP delegation with the United States, following the results of the United States Presidential election

Martin SCHULZ, EP President, expresses himself following the results of the United States Presidential election, in the EP in Brussels.

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