Liz Truss, elected Prime Minister by the British Conservatives on Monday, has already been approached by the heads of state of her new partners. The new Tory leader will face many national and European challenges. Reactions to his appointment as Prime Minister soon arrived.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope on Monday that the new British Prime Minister Liz Truss will help his country.thwart destructive effortsFrom Russia. “I believe that together we will be able to do much more to protect our peoples and thwart all of Russia’s destructive efforts.– said Vladimir Zelensky during his evening video broadcast on social networks.
EU heavyweights hail victory
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was the first European leader to respond, saying he was looking forward to the job.in these difficult timesWith Liz Truss. “The UK and Germany will continue to work closely together as partners and friends“, the chancellor added on Twitter.
For her part, Ursula von der Leyen stated that she hopes Liz Truss “full respect“Agreements between Great Britain and the EU.
The announcements come after Liz Truss threatened to scrap a deal between London and Brussels on Northern Ireland after Brexit. After campaigning against Brexit in 2016, the outgoing foreign secretary became a strong supporter, often taking a very vocal anti-European tone. He is even the architect of the law whose aim is to defeat London’s agreement with Brussels on Northern Ireland, at the risk of starting a trade war with the Europeans.
Emmanuel Macron assured that France “available to work with allies and friendsWith the new Prime Minister of Great Britain Liz Truss. “I say welcome Liz Truss. I convey to him all the congratulations of France, and we are available to work among allies and friends.“, the head of state said during the press conference. Two weeks ago, to the question about Emmanuel Macron.Friend or foe?During the pre-election meeting of the Conservative Party, Liz Truss refused to answer. “The jury is still out“, he answered, who was the head of British diplomacy at that time.
His predecessor Boris Johnson hailed his victory on Twitter and called on the Conservative Party to unite.
Outside Europe, the Prime Minister of India also congratulated Liz Truss. “Congratulations to Liz Truss on being elected as the next Prime Minister of Great Britain. I am confident that under your leadership the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UK will be further strengthened. I wish you the best in your new role and your new responsibilities.Narendra Modi tweeted:
Source: Le Figaro
