PARIS - French president-elect Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he would work to heal the deep divisions in France that led to large scores for far-right and far-left parties and would seek to bring European institutions closer to the peoples of Europe. 'I know the divisions in our nation, which led some to vote for extremist parties. I respect them,' Macron said in a solemn address at his campaign headquarters after winning the presidency. 'I will work to recreate the link between Europe and its peoples, between Europe and citizens,' he said.
