39-yr-old politician inaugurated as French president
Macron, in his inaugural address, pledged to work to overcome divisions in society which had been shown by the presidential election campaign.
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Macron takes office after beating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in last week's presidential run-off.
The 39-year-old, who is pro-European union, takes over from Socialist Francois Hollande and is expected to lead France.
After defeating Le Pen, Macron has become the French's youngest president to date.
The newly sworn-in President also said he will seek to build a strong France that was sure of itself in the world.
Macron promised that under his administration, the labour market would be made more flexible, business-friendly conditions would be created to help companies function and "innovation" would be at the heart of his action as president.
Macron is married to Brigitte Macron.
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