Emmanuel macron after winning the elections, received the congratulations by world leaders
The Makron is defeated in the second round of elections of the President of France, beating the leader of “National front” marine Le Pen.
Moscow. May 8. INTERFAX.RU — the leaders of the European countries and the United States on Sunday, congratulations to the victorious in the elections of the President of France Emmanuel Makron, who will become the youngest leader of the Fifth Republic.
The current leader Francois Hollande said that congratulated Him with the victory. “Tonight I called the Emmanuel Macron, to warmly congratulate him on his election as the President of the Republic,” he said in a communique. “His confident victory reaffirms that the vast majority of our fellow citizens decided to rally around the values of our Republic, expressed support for the EU and for the opening of France to the whole world”, — said the head of state. Hollande also said that wished Him successful work.
Foreign Minister of France Jean-Marc Ayrault wished success to the country and Europe in General. “Congratulations to the new President of the Emmanuel Macron. I wish success to France and Europe,” he wrote in his Twitter.
In the first hours after the announcement of preliminary data Makron also received greetings from Belgium, the UK, Germany and Spain. “Congratulations To The Emmanuel Macron! Glad that the French have chosen a European future. Together (will work — if) for the sake of a stronger and fairer Europe,” — wrote in his Twitter the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker. “Congratulations To Emmanuel Macron. Congratulations to the French people with the choice of liberty, equality and fraternity is the tyranny of false news,” said European Council President Donald Tusk.
The head of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani also wrote on Twitter: “Congratulations to Emmanuel Macron. We expect that France will remain in the heart of Europe, changing our Union to bring it closer to citizens”. He invited Him to speak at the plenary session of the European Parliament and expressed readiness to work with France for the needs of citizens.
“France has chosen to invest in the future. Ready to work with Emmanuel Macron and restart our Alliance. Long live France, long live Europe,” tweeted the head of the EU diplomacy Federica Mogherini.
“Bravo, Emmanuel macron, and work together for a new European lift,” called on Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel.
They tweeted congratulations to the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, Minister of foreign Affairs Didier Reynders, Vice-President of the European Commission maroš Šefčovič, the leader of the European liberals in the European Parliament, guy Verhofstadt, and other leaders.
“France is one of our closest allies, and we look forward to working with the new President on a wide range of common priorities,” — said in a statement, Prime Minister Theresa may.
Congratulated Him and the first Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. “Vive La France. Congratulations to the new President of Emmanuel Macron, with his decisive victory over right-wing” — she wrote in his Twitter.
In Germany the victory of the Macron called a victory for a strong Europe. “I Congratulate The Emmanuel Macron. Your victory is a victory for a strong and United Europe and for Franco-German friendship,” wrote the head of the German foreign Minister, Sigmar Gabriel, in his Twitter account.
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy promised to continue to work with France and the new leader of the country. “I congratulate the Emmanuel Macron, the new French President. France and Spain will work together for a stable, prosperous and more integrated Europe,” wrote the Spanish Prime Minister in his Twitter.
In addition, macron has received congratulations from the President of the United States Donald trump expressed the hope for speedy work together. “Congratulations to Emmanuel Makron with his big win today as the next President of France. I look forward to working with him!” — he wrote in his Twitter.
Congratulations to the Macron sent and former US leader bill Clinton: “I Congratulate the elected President of Macron and French people.”
According to French media reports, one of the first Makron has congratulated his rival — the candidate from the party “national front” marine Le Pen. She also confirmed that she had called him: “I called Him to congratulate him on his victory. I wished him success, as for me the main thing — the best interests of France.”
Speaking to his supporters, Emmanuel macron promised that France would remain active in the international arena and will continue the fight against terrorism. “France will be active on the world stage, will fight for peace and to balance the forces,” he said, speaking to supporters in Paris. “I declare to all that France is at the forefront of the fight against terrorism, both at home and in the international arena,” — said he, stressing that this struggle will last as long as it takes.
I will protect France. Her vital interests. Her image. Her message. Making a commitment to you. I will protect Europe is a community of destiny you have chosen for the peoples of our continent. At stake is our civilization, our way of life, our freedom, our values, our shared intentions and hopes.Emmanuel Macron
It is unknown who the Makron will name as his Prime Minister, however, the Paris press notes that this man’s name will be announced within the next week.
According to the interim data of the Ministry of internal Affairs of France to the present, Makron has enlisted the support of 61.7% of the vote, while Le Pen voted 38.3 per cent. In addition, 9,4% have not chosen any of the candidates. The turnout in the second round was 75.9%, which was one of the lowest indicators over the period of the Fifth Republic in France. We are talking about the data obtained after treatment more than 50% of the ballots. Final figures for the election are expected to be known next week.
Marine Le Pen, born Marion Anne Perrine Le Pen, born in 1968 in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine in the family politics of Jean-Marie Le pen, who is the founder of the far-right party “national front”. After receiving legal education he worked as a lawyer. Political career began early, at the age of 18 he joined the “National front”. In 2003 took the post of Vice-President of the party, eight years later became its leader. In 2004, Le Pen became a member of the European Parliament. In addition, during his political career he was a member of councils at municipal and regional levels.
Elections in 2017, not first in the life of Le Pen. In 2012, the national front put forward its candidate for the presidency, but it failed, having been eliminated from the race in the first round. Meanwhile, it has achieved significant results in political party activities. In particular, the party under her leadership has won a victory in 2014 in the European Parliament elections in France. Le Pen was twice married, but all marriages ended in divorce. From the first husband, businessman Frank Saffroy — she has three children.
Emmanuel macron was born in 1977 in the city of Amiens in Northern France to a family of doctors. Received higher education at the University of Paris X-Nanterre, where he studied philosophy. Also studied public relations at the Institute of political studies, then studied at the National school of administration. In 2004, became financial inspector in the Ministry of economy of France, but then moved to work in the Bank Rothschild & Cie Banque, where he was an investment banker.
Political career of Macron began in 2006, when he joined the ranks of the Socialist party, but three years later left her. In 2012 he was appointed Deputy Secretary-General at the President of France, two years later became Minister of economy. In this position he worked until 2016. In 2016, he founded the movement “Forward”, which, according to Him, is “neither the right nor the left”. Macron is married, his wife Bridgette, his former French teacher. She has three children from first husband, the banker Andre Louis Osier. Their children in pairs.