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French President Emmanuel Macron wins re-election
Emmanuel Macron has defeated his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the second round of France’s presidential elections, projections show.
According to usually accurate estimates, the incumbent scored between 57.6% and 58.2% of the vote, against 42.4% to 41.8% for the Rassemblement National (National Rally) leader.
He promises to try: “to heal the divisions that have been expressed in these elections, by ensuring respect for everyone, every day. I want a fairer society, equality between women and men … The years to come will certainly be difficult, but they will be historic and we will have to write them, together, for the new generations.”