Emmanuel Macron congratulates Donald Trump, international reactions multiply

French President Emmanuel Macron then wrote that he had agreed with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz “to work for a more united, stronger, more sovereign Europe”.

Emmanuel Macron addressed his “Congratulations” au “President Donald Trump”, Wednesday, November 6, while the final results are still awaited. The French president said he was ready to work with the Republican candidate who claimed victory. “With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity”wrote the French president on X towards the Republican candidate, on X, in French and in English.

French President Emmanuel Macron then wrote, on the same social network, that he had agreed with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz “to work for a more united, stronger, more sovereign Europe” after the almost certain victory of Donald Trump in the American presidential election. “Together, Germany and the United States have a long and successful history of working together to promote prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the benefit of our citizens.”wrote the German Chancellor on X.

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, addressed on “warm” congratulations, reaffirms the importance of “partnership between peoples” European and American.

Still in Europe, the head of the Italian government Giorgia Meloni praised the alliance “unshakeable” between Italy and the United States, congratulating the “President-elect Donald Trump”. “Italy and the United States are 'sister' nations”she wrote.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also sent a message to Donald Trump to “his historic electoral victory”. “I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. As our closest allies, we stand side by side in defense of our shared values ​​of freedom, democracy and free enterprise.”said the Labor leader in a statement.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated the Republican candidate for “his impressive victory” in the American presidential election, hoping that his election will help Ukraine obtain a “just peace”.

For his part, the Israeli Prime Minister warmly welcomed the victory claimed by Donald Trump in the American presidential election. “Congratulations on the greatest comeback in history”wrote Benjamin Netanyahu in a press release on X addressed to the Republican candidate. “Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America”he added, concluding: “This is a huge win!”