Aragorn
11-06-2008, 08:23 AM
European leaders have hailed the triumph of Democrat Barack Obama in the US presidential election.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said the victory was "brilliant", while UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown hailed Mr Obama's "vision for the future".
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the result was "historic", while the European Commission president called for "a new deal for a new world".
Moscow said it was expecting a "fresh approach" in US relations with Russia.
Mr Obama beat Republican John McCain to become the first black US president.
"At a time when we must face huge challenges together, your election has raised enormous hope in France, in Europe and beyond," Mr Sarkozy said.
"France and Europe... will find a new energy to work with America to preserve peace and world prosperity," the French leader acted.
In London, Mr Brown said: "The relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is vital to our prosperity and security.
"Barack Obama ran an inspirational campaign, energising politics with his progressive values and his vision for the future."
Mrs Merkel said that the German government was "fully aware of the importance and of the worth of our transatlantic partnership".
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7710169.stm
How typical, isn't it? :confused:
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said the victory was "brilliant", while UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown hailed Mr Obama's "vision for the future".
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the result was "historic", while the European Commission president called for "a new deal for a new world".
Moscow said it was expecting a "fresh approach" in US relations with Russia.
Mr Obama beat Republican John McCain to become the first black US president.
"At a time when we must face huge challenges together, your election has raised enormous hope in France, in Europe and beyond," Mr Sarkozy said.
"France and Europe... will find a new energy to work with America to preserve peace and world prosperity," the French leader acted.
In London, Mr Brown said: "The relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is vital to our prosperity and security.
"Barack Obama ran an inspirational campaign, energising politics with his progressive values and his vision for the future."
Mrs Merkel said that the German government was "fully aware of the importance and of the worth of our transatlantic partnership".
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7710169.stm
How typical, isn't it? :confused: