expected and that has been a real blow for mrs merkel and her rivals to their chancellery in september and that is why this is a severe, a real blow for it the spd centre—left and rivals and a clear statement of confidence in a way for mrs merkel, because it really strength —— strengthens her party and it means that going, as they struck the run—up to the election is now in september, it is making her look stronger than ever. polls are looking good and she is seen as a safe pair of hands and so far, there is really know when to beat her because this main rival that was facing her is now looking severely weakened by the regional election results today. damian mcguinness in berlin. emmanuel macron has been sworn in as president of france, promising in his inaugural address to bring about a cultural and economic renaissance and rejuvenate the country. the 39 year old former investment banker swept to power after forming his own political movement. 0ur europe correspondent damian...