France has the youngest new president in history

Initial results of the French presidential election show victory for Mr. Emmanuel Macron.

Mr. Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Reuters

According to preliminary poll results, heEmmanuelMacron won the French presidential election with at least 65% of the vote compared to 35% for his opponent, Marine Le Pen.Reutersreport.French Prime MinisterBernard Cazeneuvealso spoke up to confirm himMacron is certain to win the election and become the new president of France.

AFPCiting information from Mr. Macron's campaign team, Mr. Macron and Mrs. Macron said that after the preliminary results were announced,Le Pen had a "brief and friendly" phone call. Ms.Le Pen wishes himMacron "succeeded" in handling "huge challenges" in the future.

Responding to AFP, heMacron said his victory in the presidential election opened up "hope" and "a new chapter" for France."A new chapter in our long history begins tonight. I hope it brings new hope and confidence," he said.Macron said.

Ms. Le Pen congratulates Mr. Macron

Emmanuel Macron, 39, is the leader of the En Marche party, which he only founded in April last year.GrandfatherMacronserved as economy minister in the administration of French president Francois Hollande and has worked as a financial inspector and investment banker at Rothschild & Cie.

Mr. Macron has an open stance towards refugees, advocates increasing the defense budget and is committed to maintaining France's relationship with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

After resigning as economy minister last year, Mr Macron declared that he had “reached the limits of the system of government” and thus launched his bid for the Elysee Palace.

Mr Macron's election campaign promised a reform of France's pension and welfare systems. He has outlined plans for a series of pro-business measures to boost the country's economy if elected.

Mr Macron has pledged to gradually cut corporate tax to 25% from the current 33%. He also wants to lower local property taxes for most French people.

In addition, Mr. Macron is also a strong voice against terrorism and upholds the rule of law. He wants to hire more police to ensure security and safety for people's lives in the context of France recently becoming a target of terrorist attacks.

Ahead of the decisive second round of voting, former US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel both announced their support for Mr. Macron.

Obama speaks out in support of Macron as French president

According to VNE