French scientists relieved by centrist Macron’s victory

‘We’re all delighted,’ exclaims Édouard Brézin, theoretical physicist and member of the French Academy of Sciences, talking about Emmanuel Macron’s election as French president. Centrist and political newcomer Macron won the run-off election against his far-right rival Marine Le Pen with 66.1% of votes. His campaign was characterised by a pro-European stance, which many researchers welcomed. However, it will be difficult to implement Macron’s proposed policies unless his supporters gain a majority in the upcoming parliamentary elections.