Markel felicitates Macron over victory in French Presidential race
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BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel's hailed Emmanuel Macron's resounding win in France's presidential election on Sunday, praising his commitment to the EU.
"She praised him for championing a united European Union that is open to the world," said her spokesman Steffen Seibert.
"The decision of French voters is therefore a clear commitment to Europe," he said, adding that Merkel had telephoned Macron to congratulate him.
Earlier, Seibert had written in German and French on Twitter: "Congratulations, @Emmanuel Macron. Your victory is a victory for a strong and united Europe and for French-German friendship."
Separately, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel welcomed Macron's win for keeping France "at the heart of Europe". (APP)
