Pro European centrist leader Emmanuel Macron has been elected as President of France. Thirty-nine-year old former investment banker, who has never held elected office, becomes the youngest President and occupant of the 'lys'e Palace. Mr Macron will also becomes the first President from outside the two traditional main parties since the modern republic's foundation in 1958.<br/>'<br/>At a victory party outside the Louvre Museum in Paris<br/>yesterday, Mr Macron said the country has sent an incredible message to itself, to Europe and the world. He said he would "guarantee the unity of the nation and defend and protect Europe.<br/>'<br/>Marine Le Pen, his far-right opponent in the Presidential<br/>runoff, quickly called Macron to concede her defeat after voters rejected her "French-first" nationalism by a large margin. <br/>'<br/>The French Interior Ministry said with 93 per cent of the votes counted, Mr Macron had about 19.3 million votes, while Ms Le Pen secured about 10.4 million.<br/>'<br/>Unknown three years ago, Macron is now poised to become<br/>one of Europe's most powerful leaders. He brings a hugely ambitious agenda of political and economic reform for<br/>France and the European Union. <br/>'<br/>Congratulatory messages poured in from abroad. German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman said it was a "victory for a strong and united Europe", while EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said French voters had chosen a "European future."<br/>'<br/>US Preident Donald Trump in a tweet terming the victory as "big win" said he looked forward to working with the French leader. <br/>'<br/>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on winning the Presidential poll.<br/>'<br/>British Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to President-elect<br/>Macron to warmly congratulate him. She also discussed Brexit with him, the Downing Street office said.<br/>