The main international reactions to the re-election of Emmanuel Macron

Abroad, the first political leaders to speak out were France’s European partners. Charles Michel, President of the European Council, was one of the first to speak: “ Warm congratulations, dear Emmanuel Macron. In this turbulent period, we need a solid Europe and a France totally committed to a more sovereign and more strategic European Union. We can count on France for five more years. »

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen also welcomed this re-election. She wrote in French on Twitter: Dear Emmanuel Macron, congratulations on your re-election as President of the Republic. I look forward to continuing our excellent cooperation. Together, we will move France and Europe forward. »

In English and then in French, Boris Johnson also congratulated Emmanuel Macron. After erecting France as “ one of (our) closest and most important allies “, the British Prime Minister said to himself ” happy to continue working together on key issues for (our) two countries and for the world “. The President of the Spanish Government Pedro Sanchez believes that with this re-election, “ democracy wins ” and ” Europe wins “. ” I look forward to continuing our good collaboration said Swiss President Ignazio Cassis.

“Wonderful news for Europe”

” I look forward to continuing our broad and constructive cooperation within the EU and NATO, and to further strengthening the excellent relationship between our two countries. “, explained for his part the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Alexander De Croo, Belgian Prime Minister and ally of Emmanuel Macron, believes for his part that “ the French have made a strong choice » by opting « for certainties and for the values ​​of the Enlightenment “.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also hailed the victory of Emmanuel Macron, a ” true friend from Ukraine “, in several tweets, including one in French. ” I wish him further success for the good of the people. I appreciate his support and I am convinced that we are moving forward together towards new common victories. Towards a strong and united Europe! »

In Italy, the re-election of Emmanuel Macron represents above all the victory of Europeanism against sovereignism, analyzes our correspondent in Rome, Anne Le Nir. ” This is wonderful news for all of Europe. “, rejoices Chairman of the Council, Mario Draghi. Democratic Party Secretary Enrico Letta echoes him, speaking of “ great relief “. For Italia Viva by Matteo Renzi, “ Macron’s victory will strengthen the Paris-Rome axis and therefore allow Italy to expand its place on the European scene “. Finally, the only discordant voice within the government coalition, that of the boss of the League, Matteo Salvini, who encourages his friend Marine Le Pen to “ go forward “, with him, ” for a Europe based on work, family and security “.

Relief in Berlin

In Germany, Olaf Scholz was quick to congratulate his re-elected counterpart Emmanuel Macron: “ your voters sent out a strong signal for Europe. I look forward to continuing our cooperation “.

In the hour following the first estimates, the reactions multiplied in Germany, which proves how much concern was mounting in Germany and how important the relief is. Because if Marine Le Pen had won in France, it was for Germany the loss of the essential partner, explains our correspondent in Berlin, Pascal Thibault. And then obviously, a questioning of European construction, a project for which the two countries play a central role.

Finance Minister Christian Lindner, Vice-Chancellor, also hailed the re-election of Emmanuel Macron, saying that a united Europe was the big winner of this election. The President of the Republic also made a speech in the hour following the closing of the polling stations: “ I am delighted that the majority of voters supported your European commitment. Your re-election is good news for us Germans “. A fine connoisseur of France, the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Climate Franziska Brantner also recalls that ” it’s an opportunity for democracy and for Europe, but we have to seize it and it also depends on us Germans. It also emphasizes that the responsibility is shared. »

“Motivated and dynamic leadership”

In Ireland, Prime Minister Micheal Martin praised the ” motivated and dynamic leadership ” by Emmanuel Macron, a leadership ” important not only for France, but also for Europe “. The French president also received the ” warm congratulations by Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson. And Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store was also pleased that the French had chosen “ liberal democracy rather than the extreme right “. Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin has look forward to continuing to work together for Europe, security and the still very close relations between France and Finland “.

” Democracy wins. Europe wins. Congratulations wrote in a tweet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez who, together with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa had implicitly called to vote for Emmanuel Macron against Marine Le Pen. For his part, the Portuguese Antonio Costa, in a message in French on his Twitter account, wrote: “ In these troubled times for our continent and the world, it is crucial to count on France to defend multilateralism, security, the fight against climate change and to engage in the construction of a humanist, more equitable, green Europe. and prosperous “.

Beyond the borders of Europe, the Canadian Justin Trudeau is one of the first to have spoken. The Prime Minister posted a photo of himself with Emmanuel Macron and added the words: ” I look forward to continuing our work together on issues important to Canadians and French people – from defending democracy, to fighting climate change and to economic growth for the middle class. »

At the UN, the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) addressed its ” warm congratulations to Emmanuel Macron: “ We will continue to count on his support – in France, in Europe and around the world – as the humanitarian challenges and refugee crises become more serious and complex every day. said Filippo Grandi. The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed his looking forward to continuing the important partnership with France.