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World leaders congratulate Macron on his re-election

  • By Al Mayadeen Net
  • Source: Agencies
  • 24 Apr 2022 21:58
4 Min Read

As Macron won the elections, again, with 58%, world leaders are rushing to congratulate the old-new French President.

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  • Emmanuel Macron spent his last hours campaigning in Figeac, southern France.
    Emmanuel Macron spent his last hours campaigning in Figeac, southern France.

Current French President Emmanuel Macron has won the 2022 French presidential elections, renewing his term after being elected as President in 2017. 

Following his re-election, world leaders rushed to congratulate him.

Germany 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron.

Félicitations, herzliche Glückwünsche, lieber Präsident @EmmanuelMacron. Deine Wählerinnen und Wähler haben heute auch ein starkes Bekenntnis zu Europa gesendet.
Ich freue mich, dass wir unsere gute Zusammenarbeit fortsetzen! pic.twitter.com/ZJQSc6OAz9

— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) April 24, 2022

"Your voters have sent a strong vote of confidence in Europe today. I am happy that we will continue our good cooperation," Scholz posted on Twitter.

Italy

On his account, Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi has also rushed to congratulate Macron on his re-election.

"The victory of Emmanuel Macron in the French presidential election is great news for all of Europe," he said in a statement.

France and Italy will work with partners to build "a stronger, fairer Europe capable of acting independently to overcome the great challenges of our times, starting with the war in Ukraine", Draghi added.

"We are ready to work together immediately with ambition and determination to serve our countries and all European citizens."

United Kingdom

On his part, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his re-election.

"France is one of our closest and most important allies," Johnson posted on Twitter. 

"I look forward to continuing to work together on the issues which matter most to our two countries and to the world."

 Spain 

"The citizens have chosen a France committed to a free, strong and fair EU. Democracy wins. Europe wins," tweeted Spain's socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. "Congratulations Emmanuel Macron."

Los ciudadanos han elegido una Francia comprometida con una UE libre, fuerte y justa.

Gana la democracia. Gana Europa.

Enhorabuena @EmmanuelMacron. #Presidentielles2022

— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) April 24, 2022

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Belgium 

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said French voters had made a "strong choice", opting for "certainty and enlightenment values".

Ireland 

Prime Minister Micheal Martin praised Macron's "principled and dynamic leadership" as "important not only for France, but for Europe."

Congratulations @EmmanuelMacron on your re-election as President of France.

Your principled and dynamic leadership is important not only for France, but for Europe.

I look forward to us continuing to work together on the challenges ahead. pic.twitter.com/krXJx0Z8zK

— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) April 24, 2022

Sweden 

Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson sent her "warmest congratulations".

Warmest congratulations to President @EmmanuelMacron on tonight’s election results! Let’s continue our close cooperation – bilaterally and for a competitive, green and resilient European Union.

— SwedishPM (@SwedishPM) April 24, 2022

"Let's continue our close cooperation - bilaterally and for a competitive, green and resilient European Union," she posted on Twitter.

Norway 

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said France had chosen "liberal democracy over the far-right".

Uniting the French and "taking courageous decisions for the climate," were important tasks ahead, he added, calling for closer cooperation in Europe and "unity against authoritarian forces and war".

EU

Furthermore, the European Union's two most senior officials applauded Macron’s victory in the presidential election.

"We can count on France for five more years," European Council President Charles Michel posted on Twitter.

"I am delighted to be able to continue our excellent cooperation," tweeted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

UN bodies

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi sent his "warm congratulations" and said his organization would continue to count on Macron's support on the European and World stage "as humanitarian challenges and refugee crises become more serious and complex every day."

Vives félicitations à @EmmanuelMacron réélu Président de la République française 🇫🇷.

Nous continuerons à compter sur son soutien — en France, en Europe et dans le monde — alors que les défis humanitaires et les crises des réfugiés deviennent chaque jour plus graves et complexes.

— Filippo Grandi (@FilippoGrandi) April 24, 2022

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he looks forward to "continuing the important partnership" with France "for a healthier, safer, fairer world."

Félicitations, mon ami @EmmanuelMacron, à l'occasion de votre réélection à la présidence de la #France. J'ai hâte de poursuivre l'important partenariat entre 🇫🇷 et @WHO pour un monde plus sain, plus sûr et plus juste. pic.twitter.com/8vYLErniKF

— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) April 24, 2022

Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron on his election victory over far-right opponent Marine Le Pen.

Congratulations, @EmmanuelMacron. Looking forward to continuing our work together on the issues that matter most to people in Canada and France – from defending democracy, to fighting climate change, to creating good jobs and economic growth for the middle class. pic.twitter.com/RHTBH4dn19

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 24, 2022

"Looking forward to continuing our work together on the issues that matter most to people in Canada and France -- from defending democracy, to fighting climate change, to creating good jobs and economic growth for the middle class," Trudeau said on Twitter.

Gabon

President Ali Bongo Ondimba of former French colony Gabon hailed Macron's "brilliant re-election".

Félicitations à @EmmanuelMacron pour sa brillante réélection.
Ensemble, nous continuerons à travailler au raffermissement des relations entre le #Gabon et la #France.
Plus qu'un passé en commun, nos deux pays ont un #avenir à construire.

— Ali Bongo Ondimba (@PresidentABO) April 24, 2022

"More than a shared past, our two countries have a future to build," he said in online comments.

The French President won by 58%, while his opponent, Marine Le Pen, received a 42% of the voter turnout. 

Although there was a relatively low voter turnout, the elections this year exhibited high competitiveness, with Macron projecting popularity among French citizens despite his neoliberal policies.

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