EU policymakers have expressed their shock at Donald Trump's stunning victory in the US presidential elections, with many calling it a "wake-up call" for Europe.
It’s now up to Europe. We must be more self-confident and assume more responsibility. #USElection2016 1/2
It’s also another wake-up call. We must consider the concerns of the people seriously and give concrete answers. #USElection2016 2/2
-Manfred Weber, EPP group Chair
Trump wins. Not only missed chance to elect a 1st woman president. Wake up call for Europe to further unite & take charge of its own destiny
-Guy Verhofstadt, ALDE group Chair
Other groups reacted more angrily at the electoral upset.
It's a sad day for the world. Trump is the expression of a virus spreading across the US & Europe. EU should be the anti-body to this virus
-S&D group
Trump based campaign on racism, division, sexism & hatred. We hope presidency won't follow same trend http://bit.ly/2eTwgRP #ElectionNight
-Greens/EFA group
Other MEPs were quick to comment.
As far-right politicians fall over themselves to congratulate the President-elect, we must continue to stand up against the politics of fear
-Keith Taylor, UK Greens/EFA group MEP
It's not only a defeat for the US but also for the entire democratic world. Old Europe should stand & fight for freedoms. #ElectionNight
-Eric Andrieu, French S&D group MEP
So the UK is no longer the most unpredictable place in western politics ...
-Vicky Ford, UK ECR group MEP
The American dream has just ended. #USElection2016
-Jan Albrecht, German Greens/EFA group MEP
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