Global reaction to the storm of the United States Capitol

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

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

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“It simply came to our notice then. Democracy, the right of people to vote, to have their voices heard and to make the decision peacefully, should never be undone by a mafia. – The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern.

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“What happened today in Washington, DC, 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 lame with both feet … This, unfortunately, is actually the bottom line. I say this without a shadow of regoseria. The United States is no longer tracing a course and has therefore lost all rights to establish it, and even more so to impose it on others. ” – Konstantin Kosachev, head of the foreign affairs committee of the upper house of the Russian parliament.

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“The fury at yesterday’s Capitol was an embarrassing act and must be vigorously condemned.” – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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“Anxious to see news about riots and violence in Washington DC. The orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue. Subverting the democratic process through illegal protests cannot be allowed. “- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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“Shameful scenes in the United States Congress. The United States represents democracy all over the world, and now it is vital that there is a peaceful and orderly transfer of power. “- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

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

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“We must call this what it is: a deliberate assault on democracy by an incumbent president and his supporters, trying to nullify a free and fair election! The world is watching!” – The Foreign Minister Irishman, Simon Coveney.

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“The scenes we saw are the result of lies and even more lies, of division and contempt for democracy, of hatred and awakening, even from the highest level. This is a historic turning point for the United States and is an attack on liberal democracy as a whole. But I am sure that American democracy is stronger than this hatred. ” – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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“Last year, President Trump extended painful economic sanctions on Zimbabwe, alleging concerns about Zimbabwe’s democracy. Yesterday’s events showed that the United States has no moral right to punish another nation under” Zimbabwe. appearance of defending democracy. These sanctions must end. “- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

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“In connection with the completion of the interrupted counting of voter votes and the confirmation by the U.S. Congress of the election of the 46th President of the United States, we wish to express our gratitude for the power of American democratic institutions. This is proof. of the stability of American democracy and confirms the principle that democratic change takes place at the polls, not through aggressive street demonstrations. ” – Krzysztof Szczerski, Foreign Policy Assistant to Polish President Andrzej Duda.

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“It simply came to our notice then. At the same time, we point out that the U.S. electoral system is archaic; it does not meet modern democratic standards, creating opportunities for numerous violations, and the American media has become an instrument of political struggle. That was largely the reason for the split in society that is now being observed in the United States. ”- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

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“The scenes of the United States Capitol show how dangerous hate rhetoric is. Contempt for democratic institutions erodes the rights of citizens and can undermine the political order. – Slovak President Zuzana Caputova.

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“Shocking Scenes in Washington, DC The outcome of these democratic elections 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 will be resilient, rooted in and overcome this crisis. Democracy presupposes a peaceful protest, but the violence and threats of dead — from the left or the right — are ALWAYS wrong. ”- Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa.

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“This is a lesson to be learned: that strong institutions and not strong personalities are the bulwark of a rich democratic culture.” – Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, recent losing presidential candidate.

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

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“Presidents who don’t do very well and aren’t willing to leave, we know that in Afghanistan.” – Former Afghan government adviser Torek Farhadi.