Soon after the first media outlet announced that Democrat Joe Biden was projected to get over the 270 Electoral College votes global leaders and allies from the Democratic Party rushed to congratulate him
Chancellor Angela Merkel and Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, have also joined in offering their congratulations,.
“We look forward to working with the next US government. We want to invest in our cooperation for a new transatlantic beginning, a new deal”, Maas said via Twitter.
Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin hailed the projected victory of President-elect Joe Biden, whom he called a true friend. Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, in, turn extended his congratulations via Twitter,
NATO General Jens Stoltenberg has welcomed the victory of Democrat Joe Biden, saying he is looking forward to working with Biden.
DUTCH PRIME MINISTER MARK RUTTE
“On behalf of the Dutch cabinet I would like to congratulate JoeBiden and KamalaHarris with their election victory after a close race. I am looking forward to continue the strong bond between our countries, and hope to speak with him about these matters soon.”
NORWEGIAN PRIME MINISTER ERNA SOLBERG
“On behalf of the Norwegian government, I congratulate Joe Biden on his election victory. The United States is Norway’s most important ally and we work closely together in many areas.