Polish PM Reacts to French Election Results: Mixed Emotions Across Europe

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed contentment following voter surveys indicating a hung parliament in the French elections. Tusk noted varied reactions across Europe, with enthusiasm in Paris, disappointment in Moscow, and relief in Kyiv, adding, 'Enough to be happy in Warsaw' on social media platform X.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Warsaw | Updated: 08-07-2024 00:51 IST | Created: 08-07-2024 00:51 IST
Polish PM Reacts to French Election Results: Mixed Emotions Across Europe
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed satisfaction on Sunday after preliminary voter surveys from the final round of the French parliamentary elections suggested a hung parliament. The left-wing New Popular Front is projected to secure the most seats.

'In Paris enthusiasm, in Moscow disappointment, in Kyiv relief. Enough to be happy in Warsaw,' Tusk posted on social media platform X, highlighting the varied responses from different cities across Europe.

The mixed reactions underscore the wider implications of France's closely-watched electoral outcome, reflecting the broader political and emotional landscape across the continent.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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