HIGHLIGHTS-Macron wins: key quotes after France's presidential election

Here are the first reactions: Marine Le Pen, defeated far-right challenger: "Tonight's result is in itself a remarkable victory (for us)." "Emmanuel Macron will do nothing to repair the fractures that divide our country and make our compatriots suffer." "I fear that the five-year term that is about to begin will not break with the brutal methods of the previous one.

President Emmanuel triumphed over his far-right rival Marine Le Pen by a comfortable margin in France's election on Sunday, early projections by pollsters showed, winning a second term and heading off what would have been a political earthquake. Here are the first reactions:

Marine Le Pen, defeated far-right challenger: "Tonight's result is in itself a remarkable victory (for us)."

"Emmanuel Macron will do nothing to repair the fractures that divide our country and make our compatriots suffer." "I fear that the five-year term that is about to begin will not break with the brutal methods of the previous one. In order to avoid the monopolisation of power by a few, more than ever I will pursue my commitment to France and the French people with the energy, perseverance and affection that you know me for.

Jean-Luc Melenchon, hard-left candidate defeated in round 1: "The ballot boxes have decided. Mme Le Pen is defeated. France has clearly refused to entrust her with its future. Mr Macron survives in a sea of abstentions, blank and invalid ballots."

Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian: "The French did not want a France that turns in on itself."

European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune: "With a far-right at 40%, it show we're going to have to work."

Health Minister Olivier Veran: "We will not spoil the victory ...but the (far-right) has its higher score ever. There will be continuity in government policy because the president has been re-elected. But we have also heard the French people's message. There will be a change of method, the French people will be consulted. (Compiled by Richard Lough)

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