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Merkel: Macron carries the hope of "millions" of Europeans
#Macron carries the hopes of millions of Europeans, declares Angela #Merkel. #Germany #Brussels #EU https://t.co/45odVYMSql
Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his “spectacular” election success today, and has promised to help France tackle unemployment and to work together with him to promote European stability.
Merkel told a news conference:
He carries the hopes of millions of French people, and of many people in Germany and the whole of Europe. He ran a courageous pro-European campaign, stands for openness to the world and is committed decisively to a social market economy.
Franco-German cooperation was a “cornerstone” of German foreign policy, she said, but added that Germany did not need to change its economic course in response to Macron’s election victory.
The German government says Macron’s pro-European stance bodes well for future Franco-German cooperation.
#UPDATE Macron 'carries hopes' of millions of Europeans: Merkel pic.twitter.com/bi5PnXESwR
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Theresa May asks for mandate to equal MacronTheresa May asks for mandate to equal Macron
I warmly congratulate @EmmanuelMacron on his success and look forward to working with him on a wide range of shared priorities.I warmly congratulate @EmmanuelMacron on his success and look forward to working with him on a wide range of shared priorities.
Speaking in Harrow, north west London, this morning, Theresa May noted that Macron had been elected with a strong mandate - indicating that she needed an equally strong mandate to sit opposite him and his European colleagues during Brexit negotiations.Speaking in Harrow, north west London, this morning, Theresa May noted that Macron had been elected with a strong mandate - indicating that she needed an equally strong mandate to sit opposite him and his European colleagues during Brexit negotiations.
The prime minister, speaking in front of signs that said ‘Theresa May’s Team’ told Tory activists:The prime minister, speaking in front of signs that said ‘Theresa May’s Team’ told Tory activists:
Yesterday a new French president was elected. He was elected with a strong mandate which he can take as as strong position into the negotiations. The UK we need to ensue we have an equally strong mandate and an equally strong negotiating position.Yesterday a new French president was elected. He was elected with a strong mandate which he can take as as strong position into the negotiations. The UK we need to ensue we have an equally strong mandate and an equally strong negotiating position.
May said “every vote for me and my team will strengthen my hand in those Brexit negotiations”.May said “every vote for me and my team will strengthen my hand in those Brexit negotiations”.
May said voting for Corbyn was a “risk”. She said:May said voting for Corbyn was a “risk”. She said:
Try to picture him at that negotiating table with the collective might of the European Commission and 27 other EU countries against him.Try to picture him at that negotiating table with the collective might of the European Commission and 27 other EU countries against him.
In a phone call with Macron, May “briefly” discussed Brexit and the prime minister “reiterated that the UK wants a strong partnership”, Downing Street said.In a phone call with Macron, May “briefly” discussed Brexit and the prime minister “reiterated that the UK wants a strong partnership”, Downing Street said.
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French election hackers linked to Russian-affiliated groupFrench election hackers linked to Russian-affiliated group
The hackers behind a “massive and coordinated” attack on the campaign of France’s president-elect, Emmanuel Macron, have been linked by a number of cybersecurity research firms to the same Russian-affiliated group blamed for attacking the Democratic party shortly before the US election, reports my colleague Alex Herne.The hackers behind a “massive and coordinated” attack on the campaign of France’s president-elect, Emmanuel Macron, have been linked by a number of cybersecurity research firms to the same Russian-affiliated group blamed for attacking the Democratic party shortly before the US election, reports my colleague Alex Herne.
Tens of thousands of internal emails and other documents were released online overnight on Friday as the midnight deadline to halt campaigning in the French election passed.Tens of thousands of internal emails and other documents were released online overnight on Friday as the midnight deadline to halt campaigning in the French election passed.
New York’s Flashpoint Intelligence and Tokyo-based Trend Micro have shared intelligence that suggests that the hacking group known variously as Advanced Persistent Threat 28, Fancy Bear and Pawn Storm was responsible. The group has been liked with the GRU, the Russian military intelligence directorate.New York’s Flashpoint Intelligence and Tokyo-based Trend Micro have shared intelligence that suggests that the hacking group known variously as Advanced Persistent Threat 28, Fancy Bear and Pawn Storm was responsible. The group has been liked with the GRU, the Russian military intelligence directorate.
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François Hollande : "beaucoup d'émotion" à donner à Macron "la marche à suivre" https://t.co/Wg6ZvoBKlW #POLITIQUEFrançois Hollande : "beaucoup d'émotion" à donner à Macron "la marche à suivre" https://t.co/Wg6ZvoBKlW #POLITIQUE
François Hollande has spoken to France 2 about the election of Emmanuel Macron, and why he wanted to stand alongside him today.François Hollande has spoken to France 2 about the election of Emmanuel Macron, and why he wanted to stand alongside him today.
This year I wanted Emmanuel Macron to be here with me, at my side, so that the flame could be passed to him.This year I wanted Emmanuel Macron to be here with me, at my side, so that the flame could be passed to him.
He told France 2 that he didn’t want to “capture” Macon:He told France 2 that he didn’t want to “capture” Macon:
It is the French people who have chosen him. It’s true that he followed me these last few years. But afterwards, he freed himself, he wanted to propose his [own] project to the French people.It is the French people who have chosen him. It’s true that he followed me these last few years. But afterwards, he freed himself, he wanted to propose his [own] project to the French people.
He is the president and it’s up to him now, bolstered by the experience he had with me, to continue on his path.He is the president and it’s up to him now, bolstered by the experience he had with me, to continue on his path.
I wish him every success. And he knows that if he has any need for some information, advice if he asks me, I will always be at his side.I wish him every success. And he knows that if he has any need for some information, advice if he asks me, I will always be at his side.
Hollande said he would stand down on Sunday, when Macron will officially become the new president.Hollande said he would stand down on Sunday, when Macron will officially become the new president.
On Monday, I will be a citizen of France and I will be attentive to the situation of my country and I will be ready to help with any requests people ask of me.On Monday, I will be a citizen of France and I will be attentive to the situation of my country and I will be ready to help with any requests people ask of me.
He gave his successor some advice:He gave his successor some advice:
He must love the French, all of them, without exception and think that they can be tempted by solutions that are not good.He must love the French, all of them, without exception and think that they can be tempted by solutions that are not good.
He must soothe as much as possible, but above all protect..He must soothe as much as possible, but above all protect..
Hollande said he felt emotional to be at the commemorations with Macron.Hollande said he felt emotional to be at the commemorations with Macron.
I feel a lot of emotion to be in this place. And then, to speak honestly, to show Emmanuel Macron the path to take.I feel a lot of emotion to be in this place. And then, to speak honestly, to show Emmanuel Macron the path to take.
Assistant editor of Le Figaro Samuel Potier calls Hollande’s promise to always be at Macron’s side a “a poisoned chalice”Assistant editor of Le Figaro Samuel Potier calls Hollande’s promise to always be at Macron’s side a “a poisoned chalice”
Le cadeau empoisonné de Hollande à Macron : «Je serai toujours à côté de lui». La droite n'en demandait pas tant. https://t.co/gsK1U2SBGaLe cadeau empoisonné de Hollande à Macron : «Je serai toujours à côté de lui». La droite n'en demandait pas tant. https://t.co/gsK1U2SBGa
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Matthew WeaverMatthew Weaver
Theresa May has signalled that she will fight any attempts by Macron to renegotiate the border deal between the UK and France that allows British police to operate in Calais.Theresa May has signalled that she will fight any attempts by Macron to renegotiate the border deal between the UK and France that allows British police to operate in Calais.
Last month Macron said the Le Touquet border deal must be “renegotiated” to ensure a better outcome for child migrants.Last month Macron said the Le Touquet border deal must be “renegotiated” to ensure a better outcome for child migrants.
Asked about Macron’s threat at an election rally in Harrow on Monday, May said: “The Le Touquet agreement actually works for the benefit of both the UK and France.”Asked about Macron’s threat at an election rally in Harrow on Monday, May said: “The Le Touquet agreement actually works for the benefit of both the UK and France.”
She said she would remind Macron’s team of the mutual benefit of the agreement when she meets his government team. “We will be sitting down and talking to Monsieur Macron and others about how that system has worked both for the benefit of France as well as for the benefit of the UK,” May said.She said she would remind Macron’s team of the mutual benefit of the agreement when she meets his government team. “We will be sitting down and talking to Monsieur Macron and others about how that system has worked both for the benefit of France as well as for the benefit of the UK,” May said.
The British prime minister also crowbarred in her electoral slogan about the need for strong leadership in her response to Macron’s win.The British prime minister also crowbarred in her electoral slogan about the need for strong leadership in her response to Macron’s win.
She said: “Yesterday a new French president was elected. He was elected with a strong mandate which he can take as a strong position in the negotiations. In the UK we need to ensure that we’ve got an equally strong mandate and equally strong negotiating position. Every vote for me and my team will strengthen my hand in those Brexit negotiations.”She said: “Yesterday a new French president was elected. He was elected with a strong mandate which he can take as a strong position in the negotiations. In the UK we need to ensure that we’ve got an equally strong mandate and equally strong negotiating position. Every vote for me and my team will strengthen my hand in those Brexit negotiations.”
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Guardian-reading Macron voters share their reactions to Macron’s win, and their hopes for the future of France.Guardian-reading Macron voters share their reactions to Macron’s win, and their hopes for the future of France.
Hugo Tétu, 27, unemployed, ParisIn the first round I voted for Jean-Luc Mélenchon, but I didn’t like the way he didn’t support [Macron]. I felt a kind of responsibility toward all the people in France and elsewhere who couldn’t vote, and wanted to.Terrorism, unemployment and mistrust are the most pressing issues facing France. This will be fixed by coping with the economy, public life which he wants to moralise.Hugo Tétu, 27, unemployed, ParisIn the first round I voted for Jean-Luc Mélenchon, but I didn’t like the way he didn’t support [Macron]. I felt a kind of responsibility toward all the people in France and elsewhere who couldn’t vote, and wanted to.Terrorism, unemployment and mistrust are the most pressing issues facing France. This will be fixed by coping with the economy, public life which he wants to moralise.
Michèle, 65, writer, DrômeMichèle, 65, writer, Drôme
I’m ecstatic. I feel as if my life has been saved. I feel that Europe has been saved. The thought of a fascist president was too much to contemplate, especially after Brexit. The EU might really not have survived a Frexit. I think his centrist approach, niether right nor left, is the only way forward from this right left divide which means nothing ever gets done anywhere. He’s inspiring. And he believes in the EU, as I do. I would have voted for whoever stood against Le Pen, but I voted for Macron out of total conviction.I’m ecstatic. I feel as if my life has been saved. I feel that Europe has been saved. The thought of a fascist president was too much to contemplate, especially after Brexit. The EU might really not have survived a Frexit. I think his centrist approach, niether right nor left, is the only way forward from this right left divide which means nothing ever gets done anywhere. He’s inspiring. And he believes in the EU, as I do. I would have voted for whoever stood against Le Pen, but I voted for Macron out of total conviction.
Vincent, 24, law student, RennesI voted for Macron without hesitation. I would have been happy to vote for Macron, if he was clear in the policies that he wants to lead. [...]Vincent, 24, law student, RennesI voted for Macron without hesitation. I would have been happy to vote for Macron, if he was clear in the policies that he wants to lead. [...]
Our most important problems are all about economy, poverty, and the most marginalised parts of our population that are struggling with no end in sight. This explains the votes for the Front National in the north.Our most important problems are all about economy, poverty, and the most marginalised parts of our population that are struggling with no end in sight. This explains the votes for the Front National in the north.
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This is interesting - the number one reason Macron voters gave for backing their candidate was “France’s image abroad”. In second they valued honesty and in third “new ideas”.This is interesting - the number one reason Macron voters gave for backing their candidate was “France’s image abroad”. In second they valued honesty and in third “new ideas”.
Analysis of what motivated Macron voters: no 1 France's image abroad https://t.co/BKXrrMqSWsAnalysis of what motivated Macron voters: no 1 France's image abroad https://t.co/BKXrrMqSWs
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A little insight, thanks to the Figaro sport department, on Macron’s love of the beautiful game and sport more generally.A little insight, thanks to the Figaro sport department, on Macron’s love of the beautiful game and sport more generally.
Macron is a graduate of the French Federation of Football, when he was a student at L’ENA, Macron is a lifelong Marseille fan. Apparently he also plays tennis, runs and goes skiing.Macron is a graduate of the French Federation of Football, when he was a student at L’ENA, Macron is a lifelong Marseille fan. Apparently he also plays tennis, runs and goes skiing.
Here is is playing football with some young fans:Here is is playing football with some young fans:
Plat du pied, sécurité. pic.twitter.com/qnteLRpsjxPlat du pied, sécurité. pic.twitter.com/qnteLRpsjx
He has described Paris’ bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games as a “boon for the economy”.He has described Paris’ bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games as a “boon for the economy”.
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Hollande and Macron meet for the first time since victoryHollande and Macron meet for the first time since victory
Première rencontre depuis la victoire de son ancien ministre pic.twitter.com/aCdWuMHoTKPremière rencontre depuis la victoire de son ancien ministre pic.twitter.com/aCdWuMHoTK
Smiling father and son moment for Hollande and Macron - Hollande pats him on back, looks as if he'd almost hug him https://t.co/uIYwdL2aKmSmiling father and son moment for Hollande and Macron - Hollande pats him on back, looks as if he'd almost hug him https://t.co/uIYwdL2aKm
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Nicolas Sarkozy has congratulated Emmanuel MacronNicolas Sarkozy has congratulated Emmanuel Macron
EN DIRECT. Nicolas #Sarkozy félicite Emmanuel #Macron https://t.co/xittPp2P4l #8mai1945 pic.twitter.com/tUp1WCMCrfEN DIRECT. Nicolas #Sarkozy félicite Emmanuel #Macron https://t.co/xittPp2P4l #8mai1945 pic.twitter.com/tUp1WCMCrf
Nicolas Sarkozy has congratulated Macron for “this beautiful election” and said he wished “the best for France, from the bottom of my heart”.Nicolas Sarkozy has congratulated Macron for “this beautiful election” and said he wished “the best for France, from the bottom of my heart”.
Questioned on France 2, at the VE day commemorations the former president said:Questioned on France 2, at the VE day commemorations the former president said:
I must first congratulate president Macron for this beautiful election and wish from the bottom of my heart the best for France.I must first congratulate president Macron for this beautiful election and wish from the bottom of my heart the best for France.
When you love your country, you can’t but wish the best for him. I know from experience that now the difficult [work] begins.When you love your country, you can’t but wish the best for him. I know from experience that now the difficult [work] begins.
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The final figures are in...The final figures are in...
After all the votes have been counted, the official breakdown of votes in the second round of the 2017 French presidential election are in: Macron took 66.1% of the vote; Le Pen took 33.9%.After all the votes have been counted, the official breakdown of votes in the second round of the 2017 French presidential election are in: Macron took 66.1% of the vote; Le Pen took 33.9%.
#BREAKING Macron won 66.1%, Le Pen 33.9% in French vote: final results#BREAKING Macron won 66.1%, Le Pen 33.9% in French vote: final results
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France marks the 72nd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris pic.twitter.com/6m88mFUSO4France marks the 72nd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris pic.twitter.com/6m88mFUSO4
Macron has arrived for a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe for the French 1945 armistice VE day commemorations this morning. He will stand alongside François Hollande, in what as seen as a symbolic handing over of power from one president to the next.Macron has arrived for a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe for the French 1945 armistice VE day commemorations this morning. He will stand alongside François Hollande, in what as seen as a symbolic handing over of power from one president to the next.
Arrivée du nouveau chef de l'Etat à l'Arc de triomphe, suivi par une nuée de motards et de caméras #8mai pic.twitter.com/IaWmCvcMcZArrivée du nouveau chef de l'Etat à l'Arc de triomphe, suivi par une nuée de motards et de caméras #8mai pic.twitter.com/IaWmCvcMcZ
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Macron has got around to changing his Twitter profile bio:Macron has got around to changing his Twitter profile bio:
🔴 EN DIRECT - Macron met à jour son compte Twitter #Presidentielle2017 >> https://t.co/By1jZoPNJM pic.twitter.com/N2w571i0Iz🔴 EN DIRECT - Macron met à jour son compte Twitter #Presidentielle2017 >> https://t.co/By1jZoPNJM pic.twitter.com/N2w571i0Iz
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For the French speakers among you this is a good round-up video of last night’s key moments from Le Monde (and if you don’t speak French, it’s relatively easy to follow).For the French speakers among you this is a good round-up video of last night’s key moments from Le Monde (and if you don’t speak French, it’s relatively easy to follow).
Récit en images d’une soirée de records. #Présidentielle2017 pic.twitter.com/31FFEP0mWURécit en images d’une soirée de records. #Présidentielle2017 pic.twitter.com/31FFEP0mWU
Some key figures from the video:Some key figures from the video:
Macron took 66.06% of the vote, the second highest score in the second round of a presidential vote since 1965.Macron took 66.06% of the vote, the second highest score in the second round of a presidential vote since 1965.
But that pales in comparison with the highest figure: Jacques Chirac beat Marine Le Pen’s father in the 2002 second round with 82.21%.But that pales in comparison with the highest figure: Jacques Chirac beat Marine Le Pen’s father in the 2002 second round with 82.21%.
But three other statistics indicate that Macron’s political journey may be fraught with danger.But three other statistics indicate that Macron’s political journey may be fraught with danger.
More people abstained in this election than at any time since 1969, with 25.4% of the population choosing not to vote.More people abstained in this election than at any time since 1969, with 25.4% of the population choosing not to vote.
Meanwhile 11.5% of voters spoiled their ballot - the highest recorded figure in the 5th republic.Meanwhile 11.5% of voters spoiled their ballot - the highest recorded figure in the 5th republic.
Marine Le Pen got 10.5m vote, more than twice the number her father achieved in 2002.Marine Le Pen got 10.5m vote, more than twice the number her father achieved in 2002.