Macron's Re-election Ambition: "A Stronger France, A More Livable Earth"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on the 7th (local time) to create a "more livable Earth" and a "stronger France" during his second term.

President Macron made this statement during an inauguration ceremony officially declaring his re-election at the ?lys?e Palace that morning.

President Macron said, "A new people, different from five years ago, have entrusted a new president with a new term," signaling that the next five years under his leadership will be different from the past five years.

He promised to make France a "more sovereign nation" and to "act relentlessly" so that France and Europe can respond together to the crises faced in this century.

Facing unprecedented challenges including the war in Ukraine, President Macron expressed his determination to "plan, reform, and unite the French people in new ways" different from his first term.

Having succeeded in re-election for the first time in 20 years in France, President Macron's first term ends on May 13, and his second term begins on May 14.

Centrist President Macron faced far-right National Rally (RN) candidate Marine Le Pen again in the presidential runoff after five years and won once more with 58.55% of the vote.

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