Madrid was not expecting Trump to win the US elections, and has no Plan B to fall back on.
Rajoy may find solace in the fact that most of Europe’s leaders are in the exact same situation, with the sole exception of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán.
RHONA WISE AFPIn theory, the ideological similarities between the conservative Popular Party (PP) and the Republican Party in the US should help officials from both countries find common ground.
The Foreign Ministry had drawn up two confidential lists with the names of potential key members of the future US government: one listed Clinton aides, the other suggested Trump advisors.
Juan Carlos’ son, Felipe VI, is friends with Bill and Hillary Clinton, but not with the billionaire who will be sitting in the Oval Office from January.
Fuente original: US elections: Madrid improvises Plan B after surprise win for Donald Trump | In English | EL PAÍS
