German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron held a conference to discuss the potential implications of a second term for Donald Trump and its impact on Europe. In addition, the defense ministers of both countries are scheduled to hold talks to further address the issue.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation on Wednesday morning to discuss the potential consequences of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

A spokesperson for the German government confirmed that the two leaders had committed to even closer cooperation in the future. Macron shared on social media platform X that they would work together "in this new context for a more united, stronger, and more sovereign Europe, in cooperation with the United States, defending our interests and values."

The defense ministers of both nations also announced plans to hold talks on Wednesday. Although it remains unclear how Trump would approach the ongoing war in Ukraine, he has previously signaled that his stance toward Kyiv would likely be far less supportive than that of his predecessor, President Joe Biden.

Trump had also adopted a more confrontational approach toward NATO allies during his tenure, frequently demanding that they increase their defense spending.

In a speech to his supporters early on Wednesday, Trump made no mention of international alliances or foreign policy, except for asserting that he had no intention of starting any wars.