European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Liz Truss on her victory but gave an early warning against the new leader’s expected stance on the contentious Northern Ireland protocol, APA reports citing Financial Times.
“Congratulations, Liz Truss” von der Leyen wrote on Twitter. “The EU and the UK are partners. We face many challenges together, from climate change to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.”
“I look forward to a constructive relationship, in full respect of our agreements,” von der Leyen wrote.