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Macron Re-elected as President of France
Defeating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen
Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected as president of France, defeating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the second round of the presidential election. Macron won with 58.8% of the vote, while Le Pen received 41.2%. This is a narrower margin than in the 2017 election, when Macron won with 66.1% of the vote.
Macron's victory is seen as a relief for many in France and abroad, who feared a Le Pen presidency would have been disastrous for the country. Le Pen is a controversial figure with a history of making racist and xenophobic remarks. She is also seen as being close to Russia, which has been accused of interfering in the election.
Macron's victory is a sign that the far-right is still a force to be reckoned with in France. Le Pen received more than 10 million votes, and her party, the National Rally, has become the largest party in the National Assembly. This means that Macron will have to work with the far-right if he wants to pass legislation.
It remains to be seen what Macron's second term will be like. He has promised to unite the country and to address the concerns of those who voted for Le Pen. However, he is also facing a number of challenges, including the war in Ukraine, the rising cost of living, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Le Monde
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