(FILES) This file photo taken on September 6, 2014 shows French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron smiling as he attends the inauguration of the new production line of the Trimet aluminium factory , in Saint-Jean de Maurienne, southeastern France. Macron is the clear favourite to become France's youngest-ever president after topping April 23, 2017's ballot with 23.75 percent of votes, slightly ahead of the National Front (FN) leader. / AFP PHOTO / JEAN-PIERRE CLATOT