
European leaders gathered in Hungary's capital for a one-day summit to address common challenges on Thursday. However, all eyes were on the U.S. election, with the possibility of a seismic change in the trans-Atlantic relationship under Donald Trump, who was close to securing the presidency.
As Trump neared the required electoral votes, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a staunch supporter of Trump, expressed confidence in a Trump victory. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of the EU-U.S. partnership for economic stability and job creation.