Macron hails ‘democratic renaissance’ as he is sworn in for second term

French president promises inclusive education system, accessible health service and stronger military at Elysee Palace ceremony

Emmanuel Macron said that his reelection marked a fundamental democratic renaissance" as he was sworn in for a second term of office as president of France at a ceremony at the Elysee Palace.

Macron, who defeated his far right rival, Marine Le Pen, in the second round vote two weeks ago, entered on Saturday to the strains of Handel played by the Garde Republicaine's string quartet and listened as the official results were read.