France: EU and US need ‘new transatlantic relationship’

The US and the European Union need to develop a “new transatlantic relationship” after the US election, irrespective of who wins, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Thursday.

“We will have to build a new transatlantic relationship, which will be a new partnership,” said Le Drian, adding that France would work “with the person elected and the new US government, whatever happens.”