EU Chief Sees US As 'Allies' Despite 'Differences'

It’s a completely different relationship with the United States than we have with China,

she said

Yes, there are differences... but if you look at the common interests that we have, they always outweigh our differences, ... We will have our differences. We have to sort them out."

she said, adding

Of course the US are allies,

she told reporters in Brussels

My position is clear: The United States are an ally in the transatlantic alliance,

von der Leyen told a press conference marking the first 100 days of her second term in office

We see that sovereignty but also ironclad commitments are called into question,

she said

I think we will have a personal meeting when the time is right and this is the state of play at the moment,

she said

We have learned the very hard way that sourcing products we need from partners we trust is the best way to avoid over-dependencies or to avoid vulnerabilities and blackmail,

she said

So, we are allies [with the United States – ed.], but this means that all allies have to take their responsibilities,

von der Leyen stressed