Europe must give U.S. President-elect Donald Trump a
chance to continue the transatlantic partnership and the
Republican's first remarks after his election victory were "at
least wise", European Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said on
Thursday.
"Of course we're disappointed and surprised by the outcome, but
we have to accept this," Oettinger told German broadcaster
Deutschlandfunk.
He added Europe should give Trump and his "hopefully
professional team" a chance to continue the transatlantic
partnership based on shared values.
The German commissioner said the U.S. election campaign had been
characterized by fierce rhetoric, lack of respect and lies.
"Now we have to see if there'll be a fresh start and the first
remarks by Trump were at least wise," he added.