It's a big rally.
Yesterday, the former President of the Republic Nicolas Sarkozy announced that he will give his vote to Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the presidential election.
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After assuring that there was no particular "
agreement
" with the founder of the Republicans, Emmanuel Macron declared on France 2: "
I welcome the support of Nicolas Sarkozy who was very clear and who marked a membership support by recognizing myself in what I carry in Europe, on work.
»
The outgoing president then mentioned the recent support of Lionel Jospin, Bertrand Delanoe and Bernard Cazeneuve.
"
I welcome that too
."
“
In the times we live in, these supports oblige me.
There is a project of mine that won the most votes in the first round.
Now, I'm going to get a majority in the second round.
»
In his press release yesterday, Nicolas Sarkozy indicated that he believed that the outgoing president "
has the necessary experience in the face of a serious
international crisis that is
more complex than ever
", considering that Emmanuel Macron's economic program "
puts the valorization of work at the center of all its priorities
" and that its "
European commitment is clear and unambiguous
".