23-02-2025
International reaction to Germany's election
BERLIN, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Germany's opposition conservatives won the national election on Sunday, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor while the far-right Alternative for Germany came in second on its best ever result, projected results showed.
Following is international reaction to the results.
"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."
GREECE PRIME MINISTER KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS ON X
"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".
CZECH PRIME MINISTER PETR FIALA ON X
"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."
HERBERT KICKL, LEADER OF AUSTRIAN FAR-RIGHT FREEDOM PARTY
"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.
"Today, a gentle, soothing wind of the freedom of 1989 is blowing through Berlin and the entire Federal Republic."
MATTEO SALVINI, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF ITALY
"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.
"Well done (AfD co-leader) Alice Weidel, keep it up!"
