Emmanuel Macron's re-election has been hailed in Europe, particularly by his allies within the European Union.
Shortly after 8 p.m., Ursula von der Leyen sent her congratulations to the new President of the Republic.
Dear @EmmanuelMacron, 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.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) April 24, 2022
“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, ”wrote the President of the European Commission on Twitter.
The German Chancellor also had a thought for Emmanuel Macron.
“Congratulations, congratulations dear President Emmanuel Macron.
Your constituents also sent a strong pledge to Europe today.
I am happy that we continue our good cooperation!
“, wrote on Twitter Olaf Scholz.
“The French opted for the values of the Enlightenment”
Charles Michel also congratulated Emmanuel Macron, re-elected for five years.
“In these turbulent times, we need a solid Europe and a France that is totally committed to a more sovereign and more strategic European Union.
We can count on France for five more years,” tweeted the President of the European Council and former Belgian Prime Minister.
Warm bravo dear @EmmanuelMacron
In these turbulent times, we need a solid Europe and a France totally committed to a more sovereign and more strategic European Union.
We can count on #France #5 more years.
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— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) April 24, 2022
The current Belgian Prime Minister also hailed the victory of Emmanuel Macron.
“This Sunday, the French made a strong choice.
They opted for certainties and for the values of the Enlightenment.
I warmly congratulate Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and confirm to him our need for a strong and united Europe.
We will be there, ”tweeted Alexander De Croo.
"Great news for Europe"
In Italy, the head of government Mario Draghi also addressed a word to the re-elected president.
"Emmanuel Macron's victory in the French presidential election is wonderful news for all of Europe," he said in a statement.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also congratulated Emmanuel Macron in a tweet in French.
“France is one of our closest and most important allies.
I am happy to continue to work together on the key issues for our two countries and for the world,” said the Conservative leader.
