In his second inauguration speech, French President Emmanuel Macron said, "It's time to build new peace in Europe," and expressed his intention to continue to focus on mediation diplomacy with leaders over the situation in Ukraine. ..
President Emmanuel Macron was re-elected after defeating the far-right party leader Marine Le Pen in the April presidential election, and the second inauguration ceremony was held at the presidential office in Paris on the 7th.
In his speech at the ceremony, he pointed out that "it is rare for the world and Japan to face such complex challenges such as the return of war in Europe and pandemics," and said, "While relaxing tensions over Ukraine, It is time to support democracy and the courage to defend it and build new peace in Europe. "
The second term will start on the 14th of this month, but on the 9th, he will visit Germany as his first overseas destination after re-election and will meet with Prime Minister Olaf Scholz, and it is expected that he will confirm cooperation over the situation in Ukraine.
President Macron's ruling party is aiming to increase the number of existing seats, which occupy about 60% of all seats, toward the election of the National Assembly, which is the House of Representatives in June. The immediate focus is to build a stable government base in the midst of a pile.