The pro-EU centrist is set to take 65.5 per cent of the vote after a vast majority of French people voted for his vision of a stronger EU and open economy.
Ms Le Pen has conceded defeat but vowed to fight on after the electorate rejected her dream of closing France’s borders and leaving the EU.
After the French election result, here are live updates, the most recent results and breaking news.
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