
The final results of the second round of the presidential election are announced in France. According to AFP, Nicolas Sarkozy received 53.06 percent of the vote, his rival, socialist New Ruyal - 46.94 percent. The turnout in polling stations amounted to 83.97 percent.
The night before, President Jacques Shirak had already congratulated Sarkozy on the victory.
Turning to the voters, Sarkozy said that he was experiencing "inexpressible pride." “The people decided to break with the past,” he said, promising the French to return respect for work, “dignity, authority, power of spirit”. Turning to European partners, Sarkozy urged them to "listen to the voice of the peoples", who "perceive the European Union not as protection, but as a Trojan horse." Sarkozy assured the United States that they can count on France as a partner. At the same time, he urged the United States "not to obstruct the fight against global warming" - according to Sarkoi, "at stake is the future of all mankind," and for France this is a priority issue.
Ruyal, in turn, wished the new president to "fulfill his mission" and thanked 17 million French people who voted for her. According to Ruyal, she is not going to leave politics.
“France voted against a new socialist disaster,” the leader of the ultra -right Jean -Mari Le Pen commented on the election results. At the same time, he expressed doubt that Sarkozy would fulfill his election promises.