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European leaders quick to congratulate Macron

AP , Sunday 24 Apr 2022

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.

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President of the European Council Charles Michel, left, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive for a press conference after the EU summit at the Chateau de Versailles, Friday, March 11, 2022 in Versailles, west of Paris. AAP

 

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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.

Many in Europe had worried Le Pen would undermine European unity and its post-war order.

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