Merkel congratulates Macron, calls election result "strong vote for reforms" - RTRS

German Chancellor Angela Merkel took to Twitter to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron on the victory of his party in the first round of parliamentary elections, calling the result a strong vote for reforms, Reuters reports.

"Chancellor Merkel: My heartfelt congratulations to @EmmanuelMacron to the great success of his party in the first election round. Strong vote for reforms," the message read.