The Meteoric Rise of France's New PresidentÂ

Emmanuel Macron, a centrist pro-European, became the first French President from outside the traditional parties. Raised in Amiens, he excelled in education, met his future wife, and pursued a career in banking and politics. Macron's political journey saw him rise from a bureaucrat to Minister of Economy, where he faced challenges with economic reforms. He launched his movement, En Marche, and used social media to gain popularity. Despite initial skepticism, he won the presidency against Marine Le Pen, securing a majority vote. His success now hinges on bridging political divides.

Where did Emmanuel Macron complete his high school education?

• In a public school in Paris

• At an elite establishment in Paris

• At a Jesuit school in Paris

• In his hometown of Amian

What significant role did Macron take on at Rothschild?

• Developing new financial products

• Managing a small investment portfolio

• Leading a major acquisition deal

• Overseeing the bank's European operations

What was the name of Macron's political movement?

• New Republic

• Progressive France

• En Marche

• Forward France

Which strategy did Macron borrow from Barack Obama for his campaign?

• Television advertisements

• Social media and grassroots campaigning

• Celebrity endorsements

• Door-to-door canvassing

What was the outcome of the French presidential election for Macron?

• He won with a narrow margin

• He lost to Marine Le Pen

• He won with a resounding majority

• He withdrew before the final round