Hollande: EU must be ready to stand up to Trump
France's president says European nations need strong, clear strategies on security and the economy as Donald Trump takes over the U.S. presidency, amid concerns that his victory will fortify populists who want to dismantle the EU.
Francois Hollande said Thursday that Trump's election "obliges Europeans to be clear and lucid and capable of facing the challenges that concern them."
Hollande, who had endorsed Hillary Clinton, also suggested European countries should be ready to stand up to Trump if necessary. "Europe wishes to be together with the U.S. but has to be in a position to decide for itself, too."
