39-yr-old politician inaugurated as French president

May 14, 2017 2:29 PM

Macron, in his inaugural address, pledged to work to overcome divisions in society which had been shown by the presidential election campaign.

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) waves as he parades in a car on the Champs Elysees avenue after his formal inauguration ceremony on May 14, 2017 in Paris

Elected president,

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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.

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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.