The international community reacts to Germany’s national election, with leaders from around the world offering congratulations and praise for Friedrich Merz’s victory.
The international community has responded with varying degrees of enthusiasm and congratulations following the results of Germany’s national election.
Leaders from Around the World Offer Congratulations
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his support for Friedrich Merz, stating that ‘Much like the USA, the people of Germany got tired of the no common sense agenda, especially on energy and immigration, that has prevailed for so many years. This is a great day for Germany.’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also congratulated Merz and the CDU/CSU party, saying ‘Congratulations to Friedrich Merz and CDU/CSU on their clear election victory today. Looking forward to working closely with your upcoming government to further strengthen the partnership between our two countries.’
European Leaders Praise Merz’s Victory
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte congratulated Merz on his election victory, stating ‘Congrats to Friedrich Merz on today’s election victory in Germany. Looking forward to working with you in this crucial moment for our shared security. It’s vital that Europe step up on defence spending and your leadership will be key.’
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also congratulated Merz, saying ‘A decisive victory for our political family, for Germany, and for Europe. Congratulations Friedrich Merz! One thing is clear: you will be Germany’s next chancellor.’
Far-Right Leaders See a Glimmer of Hope
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria’s far-right Freedom Party, saw the election results as a sign of hope for democratic change in Germany. He stated ‘As of today, there is a gaping hole in the firewall of he parties of the system, which is really a wall of fear against the will of the people and of democratic change – caused by the hopes of people fed up with being patronised, with illegal mass immigration, and the Islamist terror and security chaos resulting from it, climate communism and the destruction of prosperity.’
Herbert Kickl is an Austrian politician and former Interior Minister.
Born on June 19, 1968, in Vienna, Austria.
He has been a member of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) since 1991.
Kickl served as Interior Minister from 2017 to 2019.
He holds a Master's degree in law from the University of Vienna.
Prior to his ministerial role, he was a Member of the National Council from 2006 to 2017 and a member of the Austrian Parliament from 2002 to 2006.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala also congratulated Merz and the CDU/CSU party, saying ‘Congratulations to Friedrich Merz and the CDU/CSU on winning the German elections. I wish you a lot of strength and success in forming the federal government. I look forward to the further deepening of Czech-German cooperation and joint work on a stronger Europe.’
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Sees Change on the Horizon
Matteo Salvini, Deputy Prime Minister of Italy, saw the election results as a sign that change is winning in Germany. He stated ‘Change is winning in Germany too! AfD doubles its votes, despite attacks and lies from the left: stop illegal immigration and Islamic fanaticism, enough with the eco-madness, prioritize peace and jobs, Europe must be radically changed.’
Matteo Salvini is an Italian politician who has been a prominent figure in Italian politics since the early 2000s.
He served as Deputy Secretary of the National Alliance from 2006 to 2013, and later became the leader of the Northern League party.
In 2018, he formed the League party, which won a significant number of seats in the Italian Parliament.
Salvini has been known for his anti-immigration stance and his criticism of the European Union's policies.
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