Press and politicians in France reacted on Tuesday as Johnson was confirmed as the winner of the Tory leadership contest, and therefore Britain's next Prime Minister. "Should we be scared of Boris Johnson?" `In the political world, words were more measured, with French president Emmanuel Macron congratulating Johnson on his win. pic.twitter.com/Pu5FPTSLCc — Élysée (@Elysee) July 23, 2019"I congratulate Boris Johnson and I will call him when he is officially prime minister," Macron said. "Congratulations to Boris Johnson for being nominated as prime minister.

Source: The Local July 23, 2019 11:24 UTC