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Video. 'Democracy has won': Europe welcomes Lula's surprise victory in Brazil

Updated: 26 October 2026 - 11:32 GMT+1

European leaders have greeted Lula's re-election in Brazil. "Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil," Ursula von der Leyen said.

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