On May 14, Mr. Emmanuel Macron was inaugurated, officially becoming the youngest president in French history.
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The French presidential inauguration took place at the Élysée Palace in Paris. In the photo, Mr. Macron is giving a speech at the handover ceremony. The new French President vowed to unite the nation, leading the country "overcoming the divisions and cracks within society." |
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Mr Macron waves from his car as he makes his way to the Élysée Palace for the handover ceremony. Experts say Mr Macron will face a series of challenges on the long road ahead, including high unemployment, radical Islam and national unity that is deeply divided. |
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The motorcade carrying Mr Macron to the Élysée Palace. About 1,500 police officers were mobilized to ensure security for the inauguration ceremony. |
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Mr. Macron arrives at the Élysée Palace. |
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People stood by the roadside watching the car carrying the new French President. Many waved French and European Union (EU) flags as the car passed. |
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Predecessor Francoise Hollande welcomed the new French President at the gates of the Élysée Palace. |
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Mr Macron and his wife, Brigitte Trogneux, stood outside the Élysée Palace. By this time, Mr Hollande had left to prepare for the handover ceremony. Mr Macron wore a dark suit by the French brand Jonas & Cie worth 450 euros (more than 490 USD). Mrs Brigitte wore a light blue dress by French designer Nicolas Ghesquiere for Louis Vuitton. The two arrived separately. |
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Former French President Francoise Hollande happily welcomed the new French First Lady Brigitte Trogneux. Ms. Trogneux was Mr. Macron's school teacher and is also a person who has a lot of influence on the new French President. |
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Mr Macron kissed his wife before the handover ceremony. He had said Ms Trogneux would work for the government for free, with her own office and staff. |
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The parents of the new French President were also present at the ceremony. |
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The inauguration ceremony ended, former French President Francois Hollande waved as he left the Élysée Palace. |
According to VNE