World News | European Leaders Quick to Congratulate Macron
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Several European leaders and politicians have swiftly congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron for his reelection, as his far-right rival Marine Le Pen conceded defeat in Sunday's presidential election.
Brussels, Apr 24 (AP) Several European leaders and politicians have swiftly congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron for his reelection, as his far-right rival Marine Le Pen conceded defeat in Sunday's presidential election.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tweeted in French, “together we will make France and Europe advance.”
The Dutch prime minister also tweeted in French his hope to “continue our extensive and constructive cooperation in EU and NATO.”
In Germany, politicians around the political spectrum offered support, including from the pro-business Free Democrats, the environmentalist Greens and conservative Christian Social Union.
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Many in Europe had worried Le Pen would undermine European unity and its post-war order. (AP)
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