The victory of the conservatives in Germany praised by the West, Macron determined to “do great things” with Merz

The German conservatives won the German legislative elections on Sunday, marked by a record score of the extreme right in this crucial election for a Europe in full doubt in front of the fracture with the United States of Donald Trump. The winner of the election and leader of Christian Democrats, Friedrich Merz, however convinced Atlantist, immediately announced that he wanted to operate a radical turn for Germany, by emancipating Washington Europe in terms of security.

Its block formed around the Christian Democratic parties CDU and CSU, currently in opposition, obtained 28.6 % of the vote, according to official figures. A more narrow victory than expected. But Friedrich Merz is now likely to become the new Chancellor, replacing the social democrat Olaf Scholz, whose movement, with 16.4 %, records its worst post-war score.

Macron determined to “do great things” with Germany

French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Friedrich Merz, conservatives who won the legislative elections in Germany on Sunday, affirming his determination to “do great things” with them. “I just met with Friedrich Merz to congratulate him on his victory” and with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. “We are more than ever determined to do great things together,” added the head of state, en route to Washington where he must meet Donald Trump on Monday to talk in particular about the security of Ukraine and the Europe.

The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also congratulated Friedrich Merz, saying “that a strong Europe demands that we are working together to deal with common challenges”. And to add to X: “more competitiveness, strategic autonomy and ecological and digital transition”.

Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu had a “warm conversation” with Friedrich Merz and congratulated him for his victory. Friedrich Merz invited Israeli Prime Minister on an official visit to Germany despite an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court to qualify the Prime Minister of Criminal of War.

NATO chief Mark Rutte “rejoiced” to be able to work soon with Friedrich Merz in a “crucial period” for security. “It is essential that Europe is increasing its expenses on defense and your leadership will be decisive for this,” he said in a publication On the social network X.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, On X alsosaid it was “impatient to work with the new government to deepen our already solid relations, strengthen our common security and ensure the growth of our two countries”.

Donald Trump salutes “a great day”

“It’s a big day for Germany and for the United States of America,” said Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform after the conservative victory. “As in the United States, the Germans are tired of having undergone for so many years a program devoid of common sense, especially in the fields of energy and immigration,” added the American president. And Donald Trump to promise “lots of other victories to come”.