Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-05-07

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

CONTENTS

[01] Tsipras says Macron's win offers a reprieve for France and Europe

[02] Mitsotakis congratulates Macron on French election win, says 'new era' begins

[03] Democratic Left leader: Macron win is a relief for Europe, but no complacency

[01] Tsipras says Macron's win offers a reprieve for France and Europe

"The victory of Emmanuel Macron offers a breather for France and the whole of Europe. I'm certain we will work closely to change Europe's course and inspire its peoples again, so that we cannot relive the nightmare of the extreme-right," he said in two tweets.

[02] Mitsotakis congratulates Macron on French election win, says 'new era' begins

"I welcome the great victory of Emmanuel Macron. Today starts a new era of realism and hope for France. It is a victory that reflects on all the European forces fighting for freedom, solidarity and reforms that improve the lives of the people. It is a defeat of the forces of demagogy, populism and nationalist isolationism," he said in a statement after the exit polls in France.

"At the same time, it is a message of new political groupings that unite dynamic political trends. But also a success that gives new impetus to the European idea. Europe faces many challenges that we need to tackle with bravery to move forward with peace, stability and growth. Sooner or later, our country's turn will come," he added.

Mitsotakis also tweeted his congratulations and message.

[03] Democratic Left leader: Macron win is a relief for Europe, but no complacency

"Relief without complacency. Relief for all pro-Europeans, democrats and progressive citizens. But complacency is not allowed. The direct threat of the extreme right has been prevented, but nationalism has not yet been defeated at its root," he said in a statement.

He said Macron's great win is a victory for democracy and Europe, as the centrist pro-European candidate with a social democratic past expressed the demand for change.

"Our hope is to move ahead with a progressive and reformist policy, with a change of policies within the EU, in favour of growth and not dogmatic austerity. With progressive reforms, social justice and commitment to European integration," he added.

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