Though I haven't followed this election, nor Macron, I'm a little surprised due to the protests and riots that surrounded the lockdowns and truckers, that he was re-elected.
Macron vows to govern for all after election victoryStraight after the speech, Emmanuel Macron's wife tells French television her husband being re-elected represents "an immense honour".
She says she is ready for another five-year presidential term.
"We all want things to change," she says, "I wish it with all my heart."
On securing a second term, she says her husband has "entered history" and she adds she is "so happy" for him.
She says Macron has "ambition for France".
"He will do anything to get there," she adds, "I have immense confidence in him."
"I will work for a more just society and equality between men and women," Macron says.
"We need to show respect because our country is so divided... no one will be left by the wayside," he continues.
The president also talks about how he will run the country in his second term. "This new era," he says, "will not continue the methods of the past five years".
"The Ukraine war shows we are living through tragic times."
He concludes his speech by saying he is proud to serve the French people again.
His speech is followed by a rendition of the Marseillaise, the French national anthem............
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-61151604