Finally, the expected reunification took place between the European Union and the United States. After turning away from the Donald Trump years, it seems that the intervention of the new US President, Joe Biden, in the European summit this Thursday, at exactly nine in the evening, is a milestone. The new compass between the two shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Although, for now, it was a digital reconnection. As the fate of the new times of the pandemic, the appointment was marked by realism and screens: Biden is connected from Washington and each of the 27 leaders, from their capitals.
“By standing together, side by side, the European Union and the United States can show that democracies are best suited to protect citizens, enhance dignity and achieve prosperity,” he said. President of the European Council, Charles Michel, Via Tweet after the meeting, accompanied by the now classic image of the leaders in their videoconferencing networks. Both Michel and Biden’s faces were smiling, revealing the new tune. For the first time in 11 years, we have a president of the United States [en una cumbre]Added later.
The intervention of the US President was very brief. The online meeting lasted about 25 minutes, including responses from Michel and Antonio Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal, a country He holds the rotating presidency of the European Union. But after years of growing isolation and calming relationships, mere gestures seem to matter.
Biden expressed his desire to revitalize relations and deepen trade relations, as well as work together to combat the epidemic and address issues such as climate change; He also spoke of “common interests in foreign policy, including China and Russia,” according to a pre-meeting statement from the White House.
Costa replied: “This first exchange is a real pleasure and we hope to follow up soon with a personal meeting.” “Our most important message to you is simple: the transatlantic relationship is a clear priority for the European Union.”
Biden wanted to point out that it’s also a priority for him. In the same week Foreign Minister Anthony BlinkenHe is visiting Brussels and holding a high-level meeting at NATO headquarters. And two weeks ago it was John Kerry, US Special Envoy for ClimateDropped by the European capital.