EMMANUEL MACRON IS SWORN IN AS FRENCH PRESIDENT

Emmanuel Macron has been sworn in as the new president of France.

The handover took place in a formal ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

Former president Francois Hollande handed over the reins of power to his successor in a ceremony heavy with protocol.

“We are at the dawn of an extraordinary renaissance. We have in our hands all the benefits that have made and will make the 21st century. We will remake and relaunch the Europe we need because it protects us and allows us to demonstrate our...read more.