Emmanuel Macron was re-elected to the Elysée with 58.2% of the vote, according to an exit poll by public television France 2. Marine Le Pen is at 41.8%.
Macron was also re-elected according to the other exit polls, which have fluctuated to a low of 57.6%. At 44, he is the 9th President of the Fifth Republic, the first to be re-elected after Jacques Chirac, who defeated Marine Le Pen’s father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the National Front, in a 2002 vote.
Greeted by thousands of supporters. Beethoven’s Hymn to Joy – the hymn of a united Europe – is heard beneath the Eiffel Tower as Emmanuel Macron arrives after his second victory at the Elysée. Macron walks hand in hand with his wife Brigitte. Macron also chose the European anthem after the 2017 victory.
The re-elected President of the Republic, beginning his speech to the militants gathered under the Eiffel Tower, paid tribute to those who “voted him not because they share my ideas – he said – but to block the path on the far right. I will thank you for this vote in the years to come“. “There is much to do. The war in Ukraine reminds us that we are going through tragic times when France needs to show the clarity of its voice and build its strength in all areas. And we will do it”.
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Rebus majority, crucial elections in June. Ambush Melenchon (ANSA)
The proclamation of victory. roar of joy in a riot of French and European flags on the Champ-de-Mars under the Eiffel Tower, announcing Emmanuel Macron’s victory over nationalist candidate Marine Le Pen in the 2022 Elysée race. At the foot of the famous Paris monument, as well as many pro- Macron fighters, three of his ministers, Clément Beaune (European Affairs), Eric Dupont-Moretti (Justice) and Jean-Yves Le Drian (Foreign Affairs).
“Loss? No, that’s a form of hope. The desire for change cannot be overlooked”.
Marine Le Pen said so in her post-vote speech that endorsed Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée, defining his election result as “Great Victory”.
“Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the French presidential election is one of them great news for all of Europe. Italy and France are working side by side, together with all the other partners, to build a stronger, more coherent and fairer European Union, capable of being the protagonist in tackling the great challenges of our time, starting from the beginning of the War Ukraine. The warmest congratulations from the Italian government and my personal congratulations go to President Macron.” Prime Minister Mario Draghi said.
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Despite losing the bet to beat Emmanuel Macron in the race for the Elysée for a second time, Marine Le Pen has taken the French to a level not seen since the beginning of the Fifth French Republic in 1958. “With over 43% of the vote, tonight’s result is an overwhelming victory in itself,” said Le Pen, acknowledging defeat but assuring that”he will continue his commitment to France and the French“.
The turnout recorded at 5 p.m. in the vote in France’s presidential elections between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen was 63.23%. That’s more than two points fewer than in 2017, according to the French Interior Ministry.
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“Italy and France and the EU together in the challenges, starting with Ukraine,” says the Prime Minister (ANSA)