European leaders assess how Trump´s US election win will affect...

50 European leaders are reconsidered their transatlantic connections at a summit with optimism that Donald Trumps potential second term as US President will steer clear of the controversies that marked his initial tenure, in office.

European leaders such as Ukrainian President Volodymyrand Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte will be aiming to establish a front against Russia during the one day meeting, on Thursday.

During Mr Trumps presidency from 2017 to 2021 when I was the Prime Minister of the Netherlands " Mr Rutte remarked that he had a four year working relationship, with him.

Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO talks to reporters upon his arrival, at the European Political Community Summit held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

"He knows what he desires and acknowledges the importance of collaborating to reach mutual agreements, which I believe is achievable."

He also emphasized that the shared difficulties presented by Russia in Ukraine impacted regions, on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

Russia is providing North Korea with cutting edge technology in exchange for assistance in the conflict, with Ukraine.

Mr Rutte stated upon entering the summit that this posed a threat not, to the European segment of NATO but also to the mainland United States.

During his term in office as President of the United States Mr Trump advocated vigorously for the NATO allies in Europe to increase their defense spending to exceed 2 percent of their gross domestic product and reduce their dependence on military protection, from the US.

"When he served as president of the organization and encouraged us to exceed the 2 percent mark within Natos commitments " mentioned Mr Rutte referring to the positive impact of his leadership, on Natos overall contributions."

Italys Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni has just made her entrance, at the summit. (Photo credit; Petr Josesk/AP)

Charles Michel the president of the European Unions council with 27 nations acknowledged the importance of reducing Europes dependence, on the United States.

"We need to have control over our future " he mentioned."It's not, about Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. About the well being of our children."

Throughout his campaign for the election Mr Trump made threats such as initiating a trade conflict with Europe and reconsideration of Nato obligations alongside altering support towards Ukraine in its conflict, with Russia. All potential actions that could significantly impact countries throughout Europe.

Mr Trump has stated that if he were to be re elected for another term in office after the war, in Ukraine entered its third year would come to an end.

Ukraine and its European allies are concerned that this could lead to a peace agreement that aligns with the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin and includes giving up territory.

NATOs European partners are aiming to persuade Mr Trump that any peace negotiations should prioritize strength, for both Ukraine and the United States.

President Volsa Osmani, from Kosovo has just arrived at the summit.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban mentioned that he had a phone conversation with the president elect overnight and expressed excitement about plans, during the summit.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni from the side also praised the longstanding and significant strategic alliance, between Rome and Washington.

The collaboration faced challenges throughout Trumps initial four year tenure from 2017, to 2021.

In 2018 during Mr Trumps term in office tariffs were imposed on steel and aluminum from the EU citing concerns about US security being compromised by foreign goods including those, from American allies.

Europeans and other partners responded by imposing tariffs, on American produced motorcycles, bourbon, peanut butter and denim well as other goods.

The repercussions of the US election outcome may have an influence on Europe in the years ahead concerning matters such as the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as well, as migration and environmental concerns.

Albanias Prime Minister Ed Rama can be seen chatting with Hungarys Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the summit. (Photo credit; Petr Jose/AP)

Mr Zelensky, one of the leaders is anticipated to appeal for assistance as his nation defends itself against Moscows invasion.

The timing holds importance as Mr Trump has promised to bring an end to the conflict "within 24 hours" of assuming office a declaration seen by officials in Kyiv as a potential withdrawal of US backing, after Mr Trumps victory.

In addition, to a complex scenario unfolding in Germany. Considered as Europes economic powerhouse facing challenges. A political crisis arose when the German Chancellor Olaf Scholzfired his finance minister.

It hints at the possibility of an election in a few months leading to another confrontation between the confident far right groups and the traditional political parties, across Europe.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented that the combination of those two elements "further intensifies the complexity of this situation."