Joe Biden was elected the 46th President of the United States. Congratulations from all over the world immediately began to converge. Czech politicians and other personalities immediately responded to the election of the new American president. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (YES) believes that the conclusion of a trade agreement between the United States and the EU has approached.
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Pirate President Ivan Bartoš was among the first to respond on Twitter, saying that Biden’s victory marks a new era of cooperation for Europe to address major challenges such as climate change, the growing influence of authoritarian states and the recovery of coronavirus economies.
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Victory @JoeBiden means a new era of cooperation for Europe to address the biggest challenges: climate change, the growing influence of authoritarian states or the recovery of economies after coronavirus. According to the OSCE’s preliminary report, there were no irregularities during the elections, and I consider the result to be completely legitimate.
– Ivan Bartos (@PiratIvanBartos) November 7, 2020
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Members of the ruling CSSD also commented on the US election. For example, the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Jana Maláčová shared a message from Joe Biden after announcing the election victory, which she supplemented with an emoticon of the heart. Deputy Prime Minister Jan Hamáček also congratulated Biden on his victory. “Joe Biden and especially his advisers are Euro-Atlanticists, people who are interested in developing relations with Europe,” Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček (ČSSD) assessed Czech Television’s positives.
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Congratulations @JoeBiden to be elected the next President of the United States of America. I look forward to all-round and friendly cooperation. It is important for the Czech Republic that the new president actively subscribe to allied commitments to NATO and strive for a trade agreement with the EU.
– Andrej Babis (@AndrejBabis) November 7, 2020
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“I look forward to a comprehensive and friendly cooperation. It is important for the Czech Republic that the new president actively subscribe to allied commitments to NATO and strive for a trade agreement with the EU, “said Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Dita Charanzová, Vice-President of the European Parliament, also responded from the government movement, expressing hope for a new beginning in transatlantic relations.
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President Milos Zeman, who was a supporter of Donald Trump, also joined in the global congratulations. “Although our bilateral relations are excellent, they would also benefit from the fresh momentum that we are prepared for and that can come with your administration. I can assure you that friendship with the United States of America is very important for the Czech Republic and for me personally, “Zeman wrote to Biden. The whole text on your Facebook profile published by its spokesman Jiří Ovčáček.
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Independent Senator Jiří Drahoš and Chairwoman of TOP 09 Markéta Pekarová Adamová also came in with congratulations. “The winner was the one who ran the campaign decently, followed the principles and thought in his speeches even to those who did not give him their vote. This is absolutely crucial, because burying ditches after Donald Trump will be the best news for the USA and for us, “she said.
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“I am glad that the candidate with the most votes won this year. Joe Biden, whatever we think of him, his campaign or his politics, will be president of the American people. Good luck with your mandate, “wrote the chairman of the STAN movement, Vít Rakušan.
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Congratulations to Joe Biden on his victory.
The winner was the one who ran the campaign decently, adhered to the principles and thought in his speeches even to those who did not give him their vote. This is absolutely crucial, because burying the trenches after Donald Trump will be the best news for the United States and for us.
– Markéta Adamová (@market_a) November 7, 2020
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The mayor of Prague, Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates), is satisfied with the winner of the American elections. “I believe that it is not only a better choice for the whole world, but that it also represents a better political culture,” he said.
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“I believe that the alliance and friendship between the USA and the Czech Republic will continue to develop in the coming years. The USA has a key role in terms of European security, the strength of Western civilization, the defense of democracy and freedom in the world, “said ODS Chairman Petr Fiala.
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MEP Jiří Pospíšil (TOP 09) reacted emotionally to the end of Donald Trump in the White House:
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TRUMPtada daaaa !!! 4
– Jiří Pospíšil (@Pospisil_Jiri) November 7, 2020
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Some politicians have reacted in advance. For example, pirate MP Mikuláš Ferjenčík or former senator Jiří Dienstbier (ČSSD) reacted to Biden’s possible victory on Friday evening. “The end of the White House nightmare, all the dirt, lies, hatred and conspiracy theories,” the former senator said.
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The end of the White House nightmare, all the dirt, lies, hatred and conspiracy theories.
– Jiří Dienstbier (@jiridienstbier) November 6, 2020
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In addition to politicians, other Czech personalities also responded to Biden’s success. For example, the rector of Mendel University in Brno and a member of koroNERV, Danuše Nerudová, reminded that together with Biden, Kamala Harrisová will take up the position of vice-president. “So that the congratulations don’t fit. Kamala Harris rewrites the history of the USA and becomes the first woman elected to the position of vice president, “she added to the congratulations.
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