Biden’s Rapid-Fire Calls Open New Era for U.S. and European Ties
- President-elect speaks to Johnson, Macron and Ireland’s Martin
- Leaders discuss Brexit, trade, NATO and climate change
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Joe Biden held a series of phone calls with European leaders Tuesday, marking the start of a reset in transatlantic relations after four years of turbulence under President Donald Trump.
The president-elect spent 20-25 minutes talking with U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, before speaking to the leaders of France, Germany and Ireland. The conversation with Johnson was Biden’s second official call after the traditional discussion with Canada’s premier, Justin Trudeau.