The community bloc celebrates the triumph of a “strong” leader and his “commitment” to Europe in “uncertain” and difficult times
The European Union breathes a sigh of relief at the victory of Emmanuel Macron in the French presidential elections. His re-election provides five years of truce to the community bloc, which feared a political earthquake due to the possible arrival at the Elysee of the far-right Marine Le Pen. The Twenty-seven watched carefully how the polls on election night evolved and, when the results that gave the outgoing president as the winner were known, the congratulations have not been long in coming.
The main political positions showed their relief at Macron’s triumph. “I look forward to continuing our excellent cooperation. Together, we will make France and Europe move forward”, bet the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Charles Michel, at the head of the European Council, affirmed for his part that “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 for another five years.” Above all to “face the challenges of an increasingly uncertain and worrying world”, also detailed the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.
Macron’s success confirms the “strong commitment” of French citizens to Europe, said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. He was also congratulated by the President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, who stressed that the population has chosen a France “committed to a free, strong and fair European Union.”
On the other hand, the Portuguese Prime Minister, António Costa, assured that “it is essential to count on France in the defense of multilateralism, security and the fight against climate change and committed to building a humanist, fair, green and prosperous Europe”. ».
The Ukrainian challenge
The permanence in the Elysee of “democracy” is “splendid news for all of Europe”, celebrated yesterday the Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Dragui, who opted to build “side by side” a community block “stronger, more cohesive, fair and capable of being a protagonist in overcoming the great challenges of our time, starting with the war in Ukraine”, which today faces 62 consecutive days of armed conflict since the invasion began on February 24.
Relief has also reached the European Central Bank, where its president, Christine Lagarde, conveyed her “warm congratulations” to Macron, from whom she noted that “strong leadership and its unwavering European commitment is essential in these uncertain and difficult times.”
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Christine Lagarde, Emmanuel Macron, Marine Le Pen, Pedro Sánchez, Roberta Metsola, European Commission, European Union (EU), Europe, France, Italy, Ukraine
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