Germany – France: Close Coordination Between Two Countries After Trump’s Victory

Among the world’s first reactions was that of China, which even before Trump’s victory was proclaimed said it hoped for “peaceful coexistence” with the United States. “We will continue to review and manage China-US relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and mutually beneficial cooperation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said.

European leaders are in a state of excitement over Donald Trump’s convincing victory. As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz noted, Trump will take office at a time of great crisis, and it can be foreseen that much will change with his presidency. “The United States and its president are always of particular importance in overcoming these challenges. That’s why American elections always have an impact that transcends national boundaries. It is important for Germany to continue to use good channels of communication with Washington, to quickly establish a working relationship with the future US administration, and to harmonize our positions. Germany, however, will remain an important transatlantic partner,” Scholz said after discussing the possible implications for the European Union of Trump’s return to the White House.

Scholz and Macron agreed on “close coordination” following the results of the US election, which Donald Trump won. In this context, France and Germany will work side by side “for a more united and sovereign Europe” in the face of Donald Trump’s election as US president. French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on social media: “I just had a conversation with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. In this new context, we will work for a more united and sovereign Europe.” However, the occupant of the Elysee Palace emphasized the importance of cooperation with “the United States in defending our common interests and values.”

Meanwhile, for French National Rally leader Marine Le Pen, Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election ushers in “a new political era” that “should help strengthen bilateral relations and continue constructive dialog and cooperation on the international stage.” As Le Pen wrote on X social media, “American democracy has made itself clear, and Americans freely chose the president.”

Across the Mediterranean, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Donald Trump on “the greatest comeback in history.” In a message on X, Israel’s leader wrote: “The historic return to the White House represents a new beginning for America and a renewed strong commitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory. With true friendship, Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu.”

For his part, Israeli President Isaac Herzog wrote in a message to Trump: “You are a true and dear friend of Israel and an advocate of peace and cooperation in our region. I look forward to working with you to strengthen the unbreakable bond between our peoples, build a future of peace and security in the Middle East, and uphold our shared values. On behalf of the Jewish and democratic State of Israel and all our people, I wish you great success.”

At the same time, in Iran, Tehran government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said that “the US elections do not concern us. Our policy is consistent. We have already made the necessary predictions, and there will be no change in people’s lives,” Mohajerani said, recalling, however, that during his first term as president, Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal – reached in 2015 by Iran and several world powers that curbed Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions and economic benefits – and reimposed sanctions on the Islamic Republic. According to the Tehran press, “the reinstatement of sanctions has hit Iran’s oil exports hard and reduced revenues for the government, which has been forced to raise taxes on companies and individuals.” Nevertheless, Iran’s annual inflation rate continues to remain close to 40 percent.