In particular, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi called the re-election of Emmanuel Macron “great news for the whole of Europe”, and the head of the British government Boris Johnson called France “one of the closest and most important allies”
World leaders have begun congratulating Emmanuel Macron on his victory in the French presidential election.
Macron in the second round of elections, after counting 74% of the votes, gains 54.21%, his rival, the leader of the “National Association” (the former name of the “National Front”) Marine Le Pen— 45.79%. She admitted defeat in the elections.
Thus, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wrote on Twitter that he was glad to continue cooperation with Macron. “Your voters today expressed a firm commitment to Europe,” he noted.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his congratulation called France “one of the closest and most important allies” of Great Britain. “I look forward to continuing to work together on key issues for our two countries and for the whole world,” he wrote on Twitter. He published a similar message in French.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi called Macron’s re-election “great news for the whole of Europe” and expressed readiness to continue working with him for the benefit of the citizens of the two countries and the whole of Europe. “Italy and France, together with all partners, are committed to building a stronger, cohesive and fairer European Union capable of becoming the main actor in overcoming the great challenges of our time,” the Palazzo Chigi, the official residence of the Prime Minister, said on Twitter. Among them, he named the Russian military operation in Ukraine.
“I hope to continue our excellent cooperation. France and Europe will move forward together,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on Twitter. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, noted that “in these turbulent times, we need a united Europe and France, fully committed to a more sovereign and more strategic European Union.”
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the “victory of democracy and Europe” after Macron’s re-election. “Citizens have chosen France, committed to a free, strong and fair EU,” he wrote on Twitter.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer considers the victory of the current French leader a “strong pro-European signal”.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen congratulated Macron in Danish and French, calling France an “important European partner” of the country.
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto also posted congratulations in French on Twitter, describing the relations between the countries as “excellent”.
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, Polish President Andrzej Duda and others also congratulated Macron on his election victory.
The first round of elections in France took place on April 10. Then 27.85% of voters voted for Macron, and 23.15% voted for Le Pen.
Macron became the first French leader since 2002 to be re-elected for a second term. The last one who succeeded was Jacques Chirac (1995-2007).
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