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

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SASSOLI, David Maria (S&D, IT, S&D, IT)

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

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, We have been following the US presidential election very carefully. Election of a great partner of the European Union, an ally with whom we have come such a long way in the contemporary era and whom we want to continue working with.

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, To new President Joe Biden, Our best wishes for good work.

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, The world needs a strong relationship between Europe and the United States for a revival of transatlantic relations that can meet the challenges that our time presents us.

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, With the Covid 19 pandemic it is the first time Europe and the United States face a global challenge without a common vision. And this makes our efforts and our responses less effective.

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, But it is not just the pandemic that is calling for a more firm, concerted relationship. We have common values, a strong attachment to democracy, freedom. Together we can fight against climate change and tackle green transition, digital transformation, commit to our security, counter terrorism, defend human rights.

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, A world with fewer inequalities is in the common interest. I look forward to working with the US Congress and the new administration of Joe Biden.