French presidential election result a win for the European Union

Emmanuel Macron declares victory in Paris after the second round of French presidential elections . Source: AAP

Analysts say the sweeping victory of Emmanuel Macron in the French Presidential election is a win for the European Union. There had been concerns that a rise in populist sentiments across Europe could lead to the collapse of the EU establishment. More on this story by Odysseas Kripotos and Dina Gerolymou.

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