LEFT-WING politicians in Spain say president Mariano Rajoy's comments about Donald Trump's winning the USA elections are 'regrettable', whilst European Parliamentary president Martin Schulz says future talks between Europe and the United States are likely to be 'very difficult'.
Rajoy, on Twitter, congratulated the billionaire tycoon this morning on winning the elections and expressed his interest in continuing to work with the world's most powerful country, which he called 'an indispensable partner'.
The PP leader then sent Trump a telegram to that effect, highlighting the 'vitality' of north American democracy and expressing his 'greatest consideration and esteem'.
“The people have made their voice heard, revealing, once again, the vitality of north American democracy,” said Rajoy in his message.
“Together we will continue to face up to the challenges and threats on the international scene.”
He mentioned that the TTIP, the controversial transatlantic trade agreement between the USA and Europe, was 'key' for Spain.
Rajoy added that he planned to work with the new US government to 'enrich relations with the EU'.
The telegram was the first major job of Rajoy's new foreign affairs minister, Alfonso Dastis.
Socialist president in Andalucía, Susana Díaz, says Trump's victory 'represents a threat to harmonious coexistence'.
“This challenge will require an ever stronger Europe with even greater social values,” Díaz said on Twitter.
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