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President Macron was re-elected, European leaders breathed a sigh of relief

According to the news agency ReutersEurope’s stability was at the heart of many congratulatory messages sent to Mr. Macron.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi called Macron’s victory “great news for the whole of Europe” while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that French voters showed a strong vote of confidence in Europe.

European Council President Charles Michel said the European Union can now “depend on France” in five years.

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French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his rival Marine Le Pen in the April 24 election. Photo: Reuters.

“In these tumultuous times, we need a solid Europe and a France fully committed to a more sovereign and strategic European Union,” Michel said.

Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed pleasure at being able to continue the “great partnership”.

On April 25, the President of Ukraine also congratulated French President Macron on his re-election. German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said Macron’s victory was Europe’s biggest victory.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called France one of Britain’s closest and most important allies. Mr. Johnson said on Twitter that he looked forward to the two sides continuing to work together on the most important issues of our two countries and the world.

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks after the victory. Photo: Reuters

Reacting positively, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said French voters had made a “strong choice”, a choice of “firm and enlightening values”.

The leaders of Sweden, Romania, Lithuania, Finland, the Netherlands and Greece also congratulated French President Macron within half an hour of the election results.

During the election campaign, Mr. Macron expressed his desire to continue to strengthen the European Union (EU) by strengthening consensus on a range of issues, from health to defence. In addition, the leader also pledged to change the country’s economy towards becoming more independent while protecting social welfare.

Meanwhile, Ms Le Pen wants to reform the EU into a union of nations, and pledges to help millions of French citizens improve their incomes after saying they have “been poor in five years in power”. by Mr. Macron.

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