“This vote obliges me for the years to come”, assures Macron, after his re-election against Le Pen

Re-elected President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that he was “no longer the candidate of one camp, but the president of all”. Asking his supporters not to boo his opponent in the second round of the presidential election, Marine Le Pen, the re-elected president said during his speech at the Champ de Mars in Paris: “No, don’t whistle anyone. From the start, I I asked you never to whistle. Because from now on I am no longer the candidate of one camp, but the president of all.” The outgoing head of state was re-elected President of the Republic on Sunday against Marine Le Pen, winning between 57.6% and 58.2% of the vote, according to estimates available at 8 p.m.

Thanks for the French who blocked

He also thanked the voters who voted for him “not to support” his ideas “but to block those of the far right”, during his speech. “I want to thank them here and tell them that I am aware that this vote obliges me for the years to come”, declared the re-elected president, who arrived on the Champ de Mars surrounded by children of members of his campaign team. and his wife, Brigitte Macron, against the backdrop of Ode to Joy from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, the European anthem.

“I want to thank all the French men and women who, in the first and then in the second round, placed their trust in me in order to bring about our project for a more independent France, a stronger Europe. And through investments and profound changes, continue to ensure concrete progress for everyone, by unleashing creativity, innovation in our country, and to make France a great ecological nation”, declared Emmanuel Macron.

Disagreements ‘must be answered’

The president claimed that the “anger and disagreements” that led to voting for the far-right bill “must find an answer”. “I know that for many of our compatriots, who today chose the extreme right, the anger and disagreements, which led them to vote for this project, must also find an answer. It will be my responsibility and that of those around me,” he said.

Emmanuel Macron promised a “refounded method” to govern France, assuring that “no one will be left by the wayside”, after being re-elected President of the Republic. “This new era will not be the continuity of the five-year term which is ending”, assured the outgoing president during his victory speech, calling for “benevolent and respectful” in a country “steeped in so many doubts, so many divisions “.

Walkabout

“The war in Ukraine is there to remind us that we are going through tragic times when France must speak out, show the clarity of its choices, and build its strength in all areas. And we will do so,” he also said. Emmanuel Macron spoke to his supporters and members of his government, his majority and his campaign team, including Prime Minister Jean Castex, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister of Justice Éric Dupond- Moretti, or his ally the president of the MoDem François Bayrou.

A Marseillaise followed her speech, sung by the Egyptian mezzo-soprano, member of the Academy of the National Opera of Paris, Farrah El Dibany. The re-elected president then enjoyed a walkabout, alongside his wife.