French election 2022: Emmanuel Macron beats far-Right rival Marine Le Pen to win second term

Victorious Macron greets supporters in Paris

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French President Emmanuel Macron was re-elected for a second term tonight as he beat off his far-Right rival Marine Le Pen.

Mr Macron, the 44-year-old centrist, won with a 58 per cent share of the vote – beating Ms Le Pen, 53, on 42 per cent, according to exit polls.