Macron

Macron was born in Amiens, a city in northern France, in 1977. He graduated from the Philosophy Department of the University of Paris 10 and later studied at Sciences Po in Paris and the French National School of Administration.

Macron served as Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office in 2012, and in August 2014, he became France’s Minister of Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs. In 2016, Macron founded the political group "Forward" and participated in the presidential election as an independent candidate. On May 7, 2017, Macron was elected as the eighth and eleventh president of the Fifth French Republic and took office on May 14.

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Macron delivered a victory speech at the campaign headquarters at about 9:00 on May 8, 2017. He sincerely thanked his supporters who chose to trust him and paid tribute to his opponent Marine Le Pen. He said that a new page in France's history had opened that night, and he hoped that France would regain hope and confidence in the new chapter.

His job over the next five years will be to dispel fear and unite everyone who is ready to face the enormous challenges ahead. Macron said that he will work hard to rebuild relations with Europe, defend Europe and France, and do his best to fight against the division that weakens France. France will also be at the forefront of the fight against terrorism at home and abroad.

Reference: People's Daily Online - French President Macron