Emmanuel macron wins the french presidency, but that may prove to have been the easy part. We assess how his en Marche Movement hopes to tackle the huge problems of the french economy. And President Trump wants to cut red tape to get drugs on the market faster, but the Pharmaceutical Industry is wary of president s bearing gifts. So now lets focus on the Business Implications of that result in france. Well look at all the Market Reaction as well in this of World Business report. So, he got thejob. Emmanuel macron is to be the french president. Now the hard work begins. His first challenge will be to form a government with crucial parliamentary elections in june. The outcome of that will determine how much power the new president has to tackle the lengthy list of economic problems. As weve highlighted before on this Programme France has had a high Unemployment Rate for many, many years. Currently it is about 10 of the workforce, or 3 million people. That co m pa res workforce, or 3 mill
On fake news during the Election Campaign, saying itll do all it can to tackle the problem. In sport, theres hope yet for arsenals season. They beat Manchester United and are still in the chase for the Champions League places. And carol has the weather. Good morning. For some of us, the good morning. For some of us, the good weather will last. A bit more cloud in the north and east and still cool down in the north sea coastline. I will have more details in about ten minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Frances newly elected president , Emmanuel Macron, has promised to heal the countrys divisions following his resounding victory over the far right leader, Marine Le Pen, in yesterdays election. The pro eu candidate secured 66 of the vote and atjust 39 years old, he will become the countrys youngest ever leader. Speaking at a Victory Rally outside the louvre in paris, he said the task ahead was immense and made a plea for unity. Heres our europe correspondent, Damian Grammaticas.
Has hope. Well tell you what his victory means for us in the uk. And these are some of the 82 freed Chibok Schoogirls whove been hello. Welcome to the programme, this morning let us know youre experience of giving birth in a Maternity Unit and also your experience if you work in one. Our Excluisve Investigation on errors recorded in Maternity Units at quarter past 9. Use the Hashtag Victoria Live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. Frances new president elect, Emmanuel Macron, has promised to heal the countrys divisions, following his resounding victory over the far right leader, Marine Le Pen. The pro european candidate secured 66 percent of the vote in yesterdays election and atjust 39, he will become the countrys youngest ever president. Addressing thousands of supporters in paris last night, he said he respected those who backed ms le pen, and would reach out to them. Our europe correspondent, Damian Grammaticas was at the macron
Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Emmanuel macron says a new page is being turned in the history of france after his decisive victory over Marine Le Pen in the president ial election. To the undoubted relief of other european leaders, the pro eu candidate won by 66 to 34 to become, at 39, the countrys youngest president. Its the first time in decades that the election has been won by someone whos not a member of the two traditional main left wing and right wing parties. Our correspondent Christian Fraser is in paris. Good afternoon. Welcome to paris. Emmanuel macron has fulfilled his first ceremonial role here he stood alongside the outgoing president at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Together they marked the 72nd anniversary of victory in europe. A few years ago Francois Hollande named Emmanuel Macron as his economic advisor. Perhaps this is the moment the apprentice became the master. Francois hollande put a reassuring hand on the back of Emmanuel Macron. Perhaps h
These women look really exhausted. Theyre coming on one by one. One of the women i see has got a little child with her. Summer isnt here yet, and some rivers are already running dry fears that we could be heading into a drought. And coming up in the sport on bbc news, can chelsea relegate middlesbrough and be just one more win away from the Premier League title with a victory in their meeting tonight at Stamford Bridge . Good evening from paris, where the President Elect, Emmanuel Macron, has been celebrating his decisive victory over Marine Le Pen in yesterdays election, and hes already started work on forming his government, ahead of his formal inauguration on sunday. Hes already been congratulated by many world leaders, including the british Prime Minister, theresa may. Mr macron won with 66. 1 of the vote, with Marine Le Pen of the Front National taking 33. 9 . The turnout was 7a , the lowest in nearly 50 years, and around 11. 5 Million People abstained. The transfer of power is un