Macron’s inauguration on Sunday as the youngest president ever in France.

Source: SBS

Outgoing French President Francois Hollande has confirmed the formal handover of power to his successor will take place on Sunday (14/05).

Emmanuel Macron became the country's youngest president after defeating right-wing nationalist candidate Marine Le Pen in the election run-off last weekend.

Mr Macron's inauguration will be held at the presidential residence, the Elysee Palace, in Paris.

The Elysee Palace, Paris, France Source: www.pico-sa.com

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to help France tackle unemployment and to work with President-elect Emmanuel Macron to promote European stability.

Ms Merkel says Mr Macron ran a courageous pro-European campaign, and that he stands for openness and is committed decisively to a social market economy.

And she has welcomed his election victory.