French President Emmanuel Macron declared Monday, September 26 to respect the "
democratic choice
" of the Italians and called on Rome to "
continue to work together
", as "
Europeans
", after the victory of the right-wing nationalist party Fratelli d'Italia of Giorgia Meloni in the legislative elections.
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“
The Italian people have made a democratic and sovereign choice.
We respect
it, ”he said in a statement sent by the Élysée.
"
As neighbors and friends, we must continue to work together
," he added.