Macron says ‘no one will be left behind’ after defeating Le Pen
French president re-elected for second term in decisive victory
World leaders have congratulated Emmanuel Macron after his victory in the French presidential election which saw the 44-year-old centrist win 58.55 per cent of the votes against 41.45 per cent for far right rival Marine Le Pen.
While voters rallied around to give Macron a second term, many backed him to keep Le Pen out rather than because of their enthusiasm for his policies.
“Many of our compatriots have voted for me today, not to ...