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Supporters wave French national flags ahead of a speech by French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron, near the Louvre museum in Paris, France, on Sunday, May 7, 2017.
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France’s presidential election result came as a relief for millions of French voters, European politicians, global investors and interested onlookers outside France. The 39-year-old centrist Emmanuel Macron vowed to heal France’s rifts after a bruising campaign, but said little about his likely choice of prime minister. Loser Marine Le Pen may face a battle to keep control of her National Front party, though she has no obvious successors. Check out our full coverage, including results and maps. — Andy Reinhardt