World response to US Capitol storms

Reaction from around the world to the storm of the American Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump:

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A fundamental rule of democracy is that there are winners and losers after elections. Both must play their part with decency and responsibility so that democracy itself remains the winner … Unfortunately, President Trump has not conceded his defeat since November, nor yesterday, and this, of course, prepared the atmosphere in which such people prepared. events, such violent events, are possible. ”- German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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“What’s happening is wrong. Democracy – the right of people to vote, to make their voices heard and then to uphold the decision peacefully – should never be undone by a mob. ”- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

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“What happened in Washington DC today is definitely not America. We believe in the strength of our democracies, we believe in the strength of American democracy. ”- French President Emmanuel Macron.

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“American democracy is obviously limping on both feet …. This, alas, is actually the bottom line. I say this without a shadow of a doubt. America is no longer setting a course and is therefore losing all rights to state it. – and even more so to impose it on others. ”- Konstantin Kosachev, head of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Russian upper house of parliament.

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“The rampage at the Capitol yesterday was a disgraceful act and should be severely condemned.” – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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“Sad to see news of riots and violence in Washington DC. Orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue. The democratic process cannot be allowed to undermine illegal protests. ”- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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‘Shameful scenes in the US Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now imperative that there be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power. “- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

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“In a democracy, the lost party must acknowledge its electoral defeat, acknowledge it and contribute to a peaceful transfer of power to others.” – Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg.

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‘We have to shout it: this is a deliberate attack on democracy by a sitting president and his supporters, who are trying to overthrow a free and fair election! The world is watching! Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney

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‘The scenes we have seen are the result of lies and even more lies, of division and contempt for democracy, of hatred and squabbling, also of the highest level. This is a historic turning point for the United States, and it is an attack on liberal democracy as a whole. But I’m sure American democracy is stronger than this hatred. ”- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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“Last year, President Trump extended painful economic sanctions against Zimbabwe, citing concerns about Zimbabwe’s democracy. Yesterday’s events showed that the US has no moral right to punish another nation under the guise of maintaining democracy. These sanctions must end. ‘- Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe.

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“With regard to the completion of the intermittent counting of votes and the confirmation by the US Congress of the election of the 46th President of the United States, we would like to express our appreciation for the power of the American democratic institutions. This is proof of the stability of American democracy and confirms the principle that a democratic change takes place at the ballot box, not through aggressive street demonstrations. ‘- Krzysztof Szczerski, Assistant to Polish President Andrzej Duda, Foreign Policy.

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‘This is an internal matter of the United States. At the same time, we draw attention to the fact that the electoral system in the United States is archaic; it does not meet modern democratic standards, creating opportunities for numerous transgressions, and the American media has become an instrument of political struggle. This was largely the reason for the rift in society that is now being observed in the United States. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

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‘The scenes from the American Capitol show how dangerous the rhetoric of hate is. Contempt for democratic institutions undermines citizens’ rights and can undermine the political order. “- Slovak President Zuzana Caputova.

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“Shocking scenes in Washington, DC The result of this democratic election must be respected.” – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

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‘Everyone should be very concerned about the violence that is taking place in Washington DC. We hope that American democracy is resilient, deeply rooted and will overcome the crisis. Democracy presupposes peaceful protests, but violence and death threats – from left or right – are ALWAYS wrong. ”- Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa.

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“It is a lesson to learn: that strong institutions and not strong personalities are the bulwark of a rich democratic culture.” Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a recent presidential candidate who was lost.

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“The world has seen America as a successful model of democracy, but we have witnessed the chaos, the assault on members of Congress and the looting. Same as third world countries! “- Iraqi lawmaker Hakim al-Zamili.

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“Presidents who do not do much good and do not want to leave, we know that in Afghanistan.” – Former Afghan government adviser Torek Farhadi.