PARIS: Pro-EU centrist Emmanuel Macron stormed to victory in the French presidential election on Sunday, roundly defeating his far-right rival Marine Le Pen in a run-off vote, according to estimates.Here is a selection of early comments from world leaders and other political heavyweights on Macron's election victory. "Congratulations to Emmanuel Macron on his big win today as the next President of France. Your victory is a victory for a strong and united Europe and for French-German friendship," said Chancellor Angela Merkel 's spokesman. Let us work in France and Spain for a stable, prosperous and more integrated Europe," Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said in a tweet. Looking forward to our cooperation," Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen tweeted.

Source: Economic Times May 08, 2017 02:26 UTC