What next for the former candidates?
Between creating a movement and running for the legislatives elections, the ten former candidates are deciding which path to take after Macron’s victory. Benoît Hamon Benoît Hamon, the candidate for the Socialist Party, declared in a recent interview that he will start a movement. The project will be disclosed on the 1st of July. His …
New kid on the block, Macron moves in
Written by Laure Van Ruymbeke and Mathiew Leiser Today is the inauguration day for Emmanuel Macron, the 8th president of the Vth French Republic. Brigitte Macron was the first to arrive at the Elysée according to protocol for the First Lady. She was followed by the president-elect, Emmanuel Macron, a few minutes later. He was …
Marine Le Pen lost, but not the Front National
On 7 May, France rejected the far-right. But the Front National, which has received four millions more votes than five years ago, is continuing to progress. With Emmanuel Macron winning the election with more than 65% of the votes, Marine Le Pen’s defeat is clear and distinct. The Front National’s leader called the result …
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International reactions to Macron’s election
All along the night, leaders from across the globe, took their phone to tweet or call France's new president, Emmanuel Macron. EU Leaders European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said that the French decided for a “European future”. He tweeted “Happy that the French have chosen a European Future. Together for a stronger and …
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Macron’s first presidential speech at Louvre Museum
Emmanuel Macron delivered his first speech as President of France in front of the iconic Pyramide du Louvre. His performance can be reviewed here.
Emmanuel Macron: En Marche
Created on the 6th of April 2016, the political movement En Marche ! is an initiative from Emmanuel Macron, the former Minister of the Economy, Industry and Numerical Technology.
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