Napoleonic Pomp: Macron and European Unity

napoleonic pomp: Macron's presidency began with a visit to troops wounded in overseas combat a reminder of France's large global military presence and role in fighting extremists from Syria to Africa, according to Toronto Star. He's expected to name a prime minister imminently, and to show his commitment to reviving European unity. The Associated Press By Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press Sun., May 14, 2017 PARIS In ceremonies marked by youthful optimism and old-world Napoleonic pomp, Emmanuel Macron swept into office Sunday as France's new president pledging to fortify the European Union, redesign French politics and glue together his divided nation. Macron takes his first presidential trip Monday to Berlin to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel. Yoan Valat / AFP/Getty Images Macron, right, wore a dark suit that cost 491 U.S. while his wife, Brigitte, wore a lavender dress by French designer Nicolas Guesquiere. Read more In France, the far-right is defeated - for now Editorial Article Continued Below France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen looks ahead to parliamentary elections Emmanuel Macron, right, met with outgoing president Francois Hollande on Sunday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.