(VOVworld) - France’s former economy minister Emmanuel Macron confirmed plans to stand in the French presidential election, scheduled to take place next year.

France’s former economy minister runs for presidency (Benoit Tessier/Reuters)

He told reporters Wednesday as he launched his campaign in the Paris suburb of Bobigny that he is ready and that’s why he is a candidate for the presidency. 38-year-old Macron became a minister thanks to his success in banking. He quit the cabinet in August to prepare for a run at the presidency. Last month, a survey indicated that 49% of respondents support his policy positions.