President Emmanuel Macron Of France Wins A Second Term

Following an official vote projection revealing that Emmanuel Macron had defeated Marine Le Pen, he will become the first French president in 20 years to win a second term.

According to Ipsos, Mr Macron received 58.5 per cent of the vote, while Ms Le Pen received 41.5 per cent.

Mr Macron, who is 39 years old, won a landslide win five years ago to become France’s youngest president.

This time, the margin is projected to be much smaller: According to polling firms Opinionway, Harris, and Ifop, Macron will receive between 57 per cent and 58.5 per cent of the vote, while Ms Le Pen will receive between 41.5 per cent and 43 per cent.

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, supporters of the president burst into jubilation as the results of the poll were released.

Mr Macron, in his victory speech, stated that he will be “president for all of us” in France.

He said, “Many of our compatriots voted for me not out of support for my ideas but to block those of the extreme right.

“I want to thank them and I know that I have a duty towards them in the years to come.

“We will have to be benevolent and respectful because our country is riddled with so many doubts, so many divisions.

“No one will be left by the wayside. It will be up to us to work together to achieve this unity which will enable us to live happier lives in France. The years to come will certainly not be quiet, but they will be historic.”

As his opponent, Marine Le Pen acknowledged defeat, boos and whistles erupted at her campaign party.

She said, “Tonight’s result is in itself an earth-shattering victory (for us).

“I fear that the five-year term that is about to begin will not break with the brutal methods of the previous one.

“In order to avoid the monopolisation of power by a few, more than ever I will pursue my commitment to France and the French people with the energy, perseverance and affection that you know me for.”