However, such as reactions have weighed, some were careful, while others were focused on the ultimate right as an alternative to the German party (AFD) celebrated the best show on polls to 20.8 percent, because it ended up.
Merz, on his way to becoming the next chancellor, now faces Tricky Challenge The construction of the Coalition Government returns the largest European Europe to grow and navigate a complex geopolitical situation.
Here are some of the smartest international reactions:
European Union
The President of the European Council Antonio Costa said that it is looking forward to working with Merz to make more prosperous and “autonomous” in challenging times.
The High Representative of the European Union Kaja Kallas called for the new government: “German people have made a choice, and now they need to compile the government as soon as possible because we really need to move on with the decisions and at the European level that require German participation .
United States
President Donald Trump praised the winning German conservative, but mostly what he saw in him as his own role, with all the shutters in his social media account.
“Much like the USA, people from Germany have been tired of some health agenda, especially for energy and immigration, overwhelmed that year,” Post said.
“This is a great day for Germany, and for the United States of America, Mr. Lord Name Donald J Trump. Congratulations to everyone – many more victories to follow !!!”
Russia
Kremlin reacted cautiously to the Merz ‘victory, saying that he would have to wait and see how the links between Russia and any new German government were developed.
“Every time (there is a new government) we want to hopefully hope for a grievous approach to reality, for a grievous approach to what may be questions from mutual interest (between Russia and Germany),” Dmitry sand spokesman. “But let’s see how it will be in reality.”
France
President Emmanuel Macron said he talked to Merz and congratulated him, adding that Paris was determined to work with Germany towards stronger Europe.
“In this period of uncertainty, we unite face the great challenges of the world and our continent,” he said at the X.
United Kingdom
Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Merz and CDU on X, saying that he was rejoicing “working with the new government to deepen our already strong relationship, improve our common security and deliver growth and our countries.”
Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the results marked the “clear selection of voters” in Germany and Kiev is ready to work on the protection of life, bring peace and strengthen Europe during the war with Russia.
“Europe must be able to defend, develop their industries and achieve the necessary results. Europe needs joint success, and these successes will bring even greater unity in Europe.”
Nato
Secretary General Mark Rutte congratulated Merz by saying that he was looking forward to working with him “at this crucial time for our common security”.
“It is vital that Europe is enhanced on defense consumption, and your leadership will be crucial.”
Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the Alliance between CDU and his Bavarian sister, Christian Social Union, on the “clear election victory” at the site of the social media.
“I look forward to working closely with your upcoming government to further strengthen the partnership between our two countries,” he told the new leaders of one of the closest ally of Israel in Europe.
Some leaders, however, decided to focus on the success of AFD.
Hungary
Prime Minister Viktor Orban refrained from congratulating the winning alliance and greeted the end right instead.
“People from Germany voted for changing immeasurable numbers,” he wrote to X. “I want to congratulate the candidate of Alice Warile about a doubled share of votes. Good luck and God bless Germany!”
Italy
Vice President of the Prime Minister Matteo Salvina was that change won in Germany after a significant increase in the headquarters.
“AFD doubles its voices, despite the attacks and lies on the left: to stop illegal immigration and Islamic fanaticism, quite with eco-madness, the priority of peace and jobs, the European must be changed radically,” said the post on X.
Austria
The leader of the far right freedom of Austria, Herbert Kickl, said the result had left the “huge hole” in the “firewall” raised to keep the AFD from power.
People “no longer want to be placed with paternalism, illegal mass immigration, resulting in islamist terror and safety chaos, climate communism and destruction of prosperity,” he said.
Jewish groups, in the meantime, expressed an alarm that ended the right to such winners.
Leader from the Central Council of Germany, Josef Schuster, said Welt Newspapers: “Although this result should be expected, according to surveys, I am also shocked and the dinner’s election success of AFD, which doubled its proportion of votes in just three years .
“It should concern everything that the fifth of German voters threw their entertainment leaves that is at least right right-hand extremists, that they have connected to right-wing extremism and neo-nazi in both words and ideologies,” he added.
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2025-02-24 10:29:00
