Emmanuel Macron inaugurated as Frances youngest president

Emmanuel Macron has been inaugurated as Frances eight president. The pro-European centrist is the youngest-ever president to be sworn it. The 39-year-old won against Marine Le Pen in the second round of elections on 7 May.Before the ceremony, Macron held a meeting with outgoing socialist leader François Hollande. Macron has to pick a prime minister and is expected to meet with German chancellor Angela Merkel shortly after.

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May 14, 2017 20:03 IST

Emmanuel Macron inaugurated as Frances youngest president

Emmanuel Macron has been inaugurated as Frances eight president. The pro-European centrist is the youngest-ever president to be sworn it. The 39-year-old won against Marine Le Pen in the second round of elections on 7 May.Before the ceremony, Macron held a meeting with outgoing socialist leader François Hollande. Macron has to pick a prime minister and is expected to meet with German chancellor Angela Merkel shortly after.