Of our envoy in Paris, Antonis Anzoletos
From very early, from 6 in the afternoon, Emanuel Macron’s supporters gathered around the Eiffel Tower, at the Champ de Mars. Holding flags they were looking forward to being at the celebration site as if they knew that the victory will be great. Giant screens played moments of his election campaign and the flags of France and Europe alternated in perfect harmony. The space in front of the stage waiting for the new French president had been “occupied” by TV crews. It took many reshuffles, disagreements, and guardrails to put journalists and cameramen in the right places. The entrance to the Park at about 8 pm was crowded and people were constantly coming from Rapp and Bourdonnais. Police forces split Paris in two above and below the Eiffel Tower.
Emanuel Macron’s staff has been convinced in recent days that the difference of 10 points could not be overturned. Their fear was that there would be no complacency so they kept the bar low. The final result (58.55% – 41.45%) exceeded all expectations and caused relief in Europe. The congratulatory messages of all the leaders prove it.
The first speech
His speech came after the announcement of the first estimates for victory with a percentage of over 58% and was described by many as historic. It reached the world and the press under the sounds of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” with his wife Brigitte. He thanked all the citizens of the country who showed him confidence in an independent France and a stronger Europe with investments and reforms., in order to give a new impetus to innovation, ecology, as he mentioned. He also sent a message to those who voted for him in the second round to prevent the rise of the far right to power. In a united mood, he inaugurated his last term at the Palace of the Elysium. Referring to those who abstained, he noted that there should be answers there as well. «I am no longer a candidate of any party, I am the president of all“, He stressed calling on his supporters not to disapprove of Marin Le Pen.
Emanuel Macron added that “we have a democratic, social work-based plan, a plan to unleash our business and cultural potentiala plan I want to carry out over the next five years and respond to divisions and differences while continuing for a more just society for gender equality».
Difficult five years
His second and final term, according to the French Constitution, does not start with the best conditions. First of all has to deal with an extreme right that is constantly growing. The thriller of the first round was the “wrapper” to characterize his victory as great, however analysts note that Macron lost 8 points compared to 2017 which were taken by Lepen. The far-right leader conceded defeat in a speech at her headquarters only to conclude that what she said was easy. does not consider himself defeated. instead mortgaged for June and the battle of the National Assembly. And what will happen in 2027? Without the same opponent, could the far-right leader of the “National Alarm” claim power with greater demands? These are the questions that come in the next day. Those who saw her speak yesterday realized that she is not ready to retire yet. A supranationalist, she does not believe in Europe and yet she managed to declare herself present.
The parliamentary elections coming in June will be very critical. With the majority electoral system, things get complicated in relation to the president’s potential allies. Macron already has an air of yesterday’s victory, but his party is not so strong and does not have the bases he would like in society. At first he will hardly avoid having a prime minister by his side who would not otherwise be his first choice. Melanson with 22% that he recorded in the first round is the regulator of developments. 577 are the deputies of the National Assembly and a new partner seems to be knocking on his door. Preliminary data show that 42% of “Rebellious France” gave their vote to the French president and only 17% turned the wheel to Le Pen. The rest either abstained or their vote was invalid.
Two more points are considered critical. The social policy that will follow from now on. There is no longer a period of grace at a time when the purchasing power of the French has been greatly reduced. New marches and much more dynamic mobilizations will be organized by his political opponents. The consolation is that in the midst of the biggest crisis that has to do with the security of Europe, his re-election works in a reassuring way and now the “27” redesigns the actions in relation to Russia. Macron is considered to have starred in Europe like no other counterpart has done after François Mitterrand. So the expectations are very high for the next five years.
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