Other nations welcome Hollande's French victory, Germany vows to continue cooperation

Fox News Monday 7th May, 2012

Officials in many countries have welcomed Francois Hollande's victory in the French presidential election. Here are some of their comments. - GERMANY: France's most important foreign partner. Opposition leader Sigmar Gabriel hailed the victory of a fellow leftist. "That will not only change France, but it will help to finally give Europe a new direction." Chancellor Angela Merkel called Hollande to congratulate him and her foreign minister agreed...

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