The leaders welcome Merz for winning the German elections against the background of warnings for a far right jump | Election news

World leaders have congratulated Friedrich Mertz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) for winning the German elections.

However, as the praise was rolling, others were focused on the jump of the far right, as the Alternative Party for Germany (AFD) celebrated its best display of the ballot box at 20.8 percent and finished second.

Merz, on the way to become the next chancellor, is now facing Challenge To build a coalition government, return to the largest economy in Europe for growth and navigating in a complex geopolitical situation.

Here are some of the most notable international reactions:

European Union

European Council Chairman Antonio Costa said he was looking forward to working with Merz to make a more prosperous and “autonomous” Europe in challenging times.

The tall European Union representative Kaja Callas has called on the rapid formation of a new government: “The German people have made a choice and now they have to gather the government. I hope they do it as quickly as possible, because we really have to continue with the decisions at European level that require Germany's participation. “

USA

President Donald Trump praises the victory of the German conservative, but most of all he saw as his own role in him, with a publication of all drops in his social media account.

“Like the United States, people from Germany were tired of the agenda without common sense, especially the energy and immigration that has prevailed for so many years,” the publication said.

“This is a great day for Germany and for the United States of America under the direction of a gentleman named Donald Ja Trump. Congratulations to everyone – many more wins to follow !!! “

France

President Emanuel Macron said he spoke with Merz and congratulated him, adding that Paris was determined to work with Germany for a stronger Europe.

“In this period of uncertainty, we are united to face the great challenges of the world and our continent,” he told X.

UK

Prime Minister Kayer Starmer congratulated the Merz and the CDU of X, stating that he was looking forward to “working with the new government to deepen our already strong relations, to improve our joint security and to provide growth for both sides.”

Ukraine

President Volodimir Zelenski said the results marked a “clear choice of voters” in Germany and Kiev is ready to work to protect life, to bring peace and to strengthen Europe during the war with Russia.

“Europe must be able to protect itself, develop its industries and achieve the necessary results. Europe needs shared successes and these successes will bring even more unity in Europe. “

NATO

Secretary -General Mark Ruth congratulated Merz, saying he was looking forward to working with him “at this decisive moment for our shared security.”

“It is vital for Europe to increase the cost of defense and your guide will be crucial.”

Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the Union between the UDF and his Bavarian nursing party, the Christian Social Union, on a “clear election victory” in a social media publication.

“We look forward to working closely with your upcoming government to further enhance partnership between our two countries,” he told the new leaders of one of Israel's closest allies in Europe.

However, some leaders have chosen to focus on the success of AFD.

Hungary

Prime Minister Victor Orban refrained from congratulating the winning union and instead welcomed the end right.

“People from Germany voted to change a huge number,” he wrote to X. “I want to congratulate (Candidate for Chancellor) Alice Widel for doubled AFD share in the voices. Good luck and God bless Germany! “

Italy

The acceptance of Deputy Minister -Chairman Mateo Salvini was that the change won in Germany after a significant increase in places for the far right.

“AFD doubles its voices, despite the attacks and lies on the left: stop illegal immigration and Islamic fanaticism, enough with eco-cautiousness, prioritize peace and jobs, Europe should be radically changed,” he said in a publication by X.

Austria

The leader of the far right party for the freedom of Austria, Herbert Kckl, said the result had left a “huge hole” in the “firewall”, erected to protect AFD from power.

People “no longer want to put up with paternalism, illegal mass immigration, resulting from Islamist terror and chaos for security, climate communism and the destruction of prosperity,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Jewish groups have expressed concern that the extreme right has made such profits.

The leader of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Joseph Shuster, expressed his shock, telling the Welt newspaper: “Although this result was to be expected, according to polls , who is shocked by the selective success of AFD, which who is striving has doubled his share of the vote in just three years. “

“This should be all of us that one fifth of German voters submit their ballots for a party, which is at least partly right extremist, that in both words and in ideology there is a connection with right -wing extremism and neo -Nazism,” he added.