GETTY Macron has said he could hold a referendum to get his reforms through parliament

Speaking at the Palace of Versailles, Mr Emmanuel Macron said he wanted to cut the number of MPs by a third and introduce a certain amount of proportional representation. The new French leader said: “I want all these deep reforms that our institutions seriously need to be done within a year. "These reforms will go to parliament but, if necessary, I will put them to voters in a referendum.”

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These reforms will go to parliament but, if necessary, I will put them to voters in a referendum Macron

During his 90-minute speech to unveil his plans for his five-year term, he made it clear that now is the time to reshape politics in France. He said: “The French people are not driven by patient curiosity, but by an uncompromising demand. It is a profound transformation that they expect.” The 39-year-old president also said it was important for the European Union (EU) to reform.

GETTY Macron unveiled his five-year plan today in the Palace of Versailles

He said: “The last 10 years have been cruel for Europe. We have managed crises but we have lost our way. "I firmly believe in Europe, but I don't find this scepticism unjustified." He also said France had been “on the wrong track”, claiming “we preferred rules to initiative”.

GETTY Le Pen slammed Macron's speech for being too vague

Mr Macron’s critics said his speech today had few announcements or specific details on his controversial measures that he proposes. Far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, said: “We're none the wiser coming out than we were going in. “He speaks of a dose of proportional representation, but we don't know if he's talking about a small dose or a big dose.”