French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable margin, securing a second term and heading off what would have been a political earthquake.Cheers of joy erupted as the results appeared on a giant screen at the Champ de Mars park at the foot of the Eiffel tower, where Macron supporters waved French and EU flags.
People hugged each other and chanted “Macron.”Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Macron on Twitter, saying he’s looking forward to continuing to work with him.In a tweet Sunday afternoon, Trudeau wrote, “Looking forward to continuing our work together on the issues that matter most to people in Canada and France – from defending democracy, to fighting climate change, to creating good jobs and economic growth for the middle class.”Congratulations, @EmmanuelMacron.
Looking forward to continuing our work together on the issues that matter most to people in Canada and France – from defending democracy, to fighting climate change, to creating good jobs and economic growth for the middle class.
pic.twitter.com/RHTBH4dn19— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 24, 2022In contrast, a gathering of dejected Le Pen supporters erupted in boos and whistles at a sprawling reception hall on the outskirts of Paris.Le Pen admitted defeat but vowed to keep up the fight, with the June parliamentary elections in mind.“I will never abandon the French,” she said to supporters chanting “Marine!