On Thursday 10 December, following the US presidential elections, the European Heads of State or Government discussed transatlantic relations, a few days after their foreign ministers discussed the same topic (see EUROPE B12617A1).
In their conclusions, which are identical to the draft conclusions of 7 December (see EUROPE B12619A3), the leaders highlighted “the importance of a strong strategic transatlantic partnership based on common interests and shared values”. This partnership is...