Here is a selection of comments from world leaders and other political heavyweights on Macron's election victory. Your victory is a victory for a strong and united Europe and for French-German friendship," said Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman. ALSO READ: How markets reacted to new French presidentBritain"The Prime Minister warmly congratulates President-elect Macron on his election success. Let us work in France and Spain for a stable, prosperous and more integrated Europe," Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said in a tweet. OthersDefeated US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, who like Macron had her campaign hacked, tweeted: "Victory for Macron, for France, the EU, & the world.

Source: Standard Digital May 08, 2017 08:26 UTC