World reaction to the storming of the Capitol

Response from around the world to the storming of the 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 roles decently and responsibly so that democracy itself remains the winner … President Trump has unfortunately not admitted defeat since November, nor yesterday, and that of course has prepared the atmosphere in which such events, such as violent events , are possible. “- German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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‘What’s happening is wrong. Democracy – people’s right to vote, make their voices heard and then have that decision peacefully ratified – should never be undone by a crowd. – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

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

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“American democracy is clearly limping on both legs … Unfortunately, this is actually the bottom. I say this without a shadow of gloating. America is no longer charting a course and has therefore lost all rights to chart it – and even more so. so to impose it on others. “- Konstantin Kosachev, head of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Russian House of Lords.

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“The calamity at the Capitol yesterday was a shameful act and must be strongly condemned.” – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Sad to see news of riots and violence in Washington DC. The orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue. The democratic process must not be undermined by 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 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 truly recognize its electoral defeat, admit it and contribute to a peaceful transfer of power to others.” – Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg.

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“We must call this for what it is: a deliberate attack on democracy by a sitting president and his supporters, in an attempt to overturn a free and fair election! The world is watching! – Irish Foreign Secretary Simon Coveney.

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“The scenes we saw are the result of lies and more lies, of division and disdain for democracy, of hatred and mob, 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 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 against Zimbabwe, citing his concerns about democracy in Zimbabwe. Yesterday’s events have shown that the US has no moral right to punish another country on the pretext of upholding democracy. These sanctions must come to an end. – Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

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“With regard to the completion of the interrupted electoral vote count 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 US democratic institutions. This is proof of the stability of American democracy and affirms the principle that democratic change takes place at the polls, not through aggressive street events. – Krzysztof Szczerski, Foreign Policy Assistant to Polish President Andrzej Duda.

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This is an internal affair 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, opening the way for numerous violations, and the American media has become an instrument of political struggle. This was largely the reason for the split in society that is now seen in the United States. – Spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova.

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“The scenes from the Capitol show how dangerous the rhetoric of hatred is. Disregard for democratic institutions undermines citizens’ rights and can undermine 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 by the violence taking place in Washington DC. We hope that American democracy is resilient and entrenched and will overcome this crisis. Democracy presupposes peaceful protest, but violence and death threats – 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, not strong personalities, are the bulwark of a rich democratic culture.” Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a recently losing presidential candidate.

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“The world viewed America as a successful model of democracy, but we have witnessed the chaos, the attack on Congressmen and the looting. The same as third world countries! – Iraqi legislator Hakim al-Zamili.

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