France · Head of state

Emmanuel Macron

President of the French Republic of France.

Office

President of the French Republic

In office since

7 May 2022

Born

1977

How Macron took office

He was elected President on 7 May 2017 and re-elected on 24 April 2022, according to the Elysee. He was invested for a second term on 7 May 2022 at the Elysee Palace.^2,3

Career

1. 2004Inspectorate General of Finance, for four years, before moving to banking²
2. 2012 to July 2014Deputy Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic²
3. August 2014 to August 2016Minister for the Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs²
4. 6 April 2016 to 7 May 2017Founder and leader of the movement En Marche²
5. May 2017 to presentPresident of the Republic, re-elected on 24 April 2022^2,1,4

Education

• Studied philosophy.²
• Graduated from the Ecole Nationale d'Administration in 2004.²

Notable facts

• 24 April 2022: Re-elected President of the Republic.²

Official biography

Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.

Sources

1. United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
2. Elysee, Emmanuel Macron
3. Elysee, Cérémonie d'investiture du Président de la République (7 May 2022)
4. Council of the European Union, Members of the European Council (28 October 2026)