Find out what the latest election results means for business and the balance of power in Brussels and beyond.
French Presidential Election
On 24 April 2022, Emmanuel Macron was re-elected President of France, the first French President to be re-elected since Jacques Chirac in 2002. Macron secured a strong victory, however with far-right candidate, Marine Le Pen, securing 40%, the far right is now one of the leading political forces in the country. The election highlights how the political landscape has shifted away from a traditional right-left divide in France, with voters identifying more with anti-establishment positions.
Across Europe, there was an initial sense of relief among many as Macron beat euro-sceptic Le Pen. His victory was broadly welcomed as a win for pro-European politics, with a continuation of French foreign policy and a sustained commitment to the green transition. The UK Prime Minister also welcomed Macron’s victory and a reset of relations could be expected although this will largely depend on how negotiations on the NI protocol fare, and whether the UK decides to trigger
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