France: EU fraud agency investigating candidate Le Pen
2 years, 8 months ago

France: EU fraud agency investigating candidate Le Pen

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris prosecutors are studying a report by the European Union’s fraud agency accusing French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen and other members of her nationalist party of misusing public funds while serving in the European Parliament. The report was disclosed by French investigative news site Mediapart just days before Le Pen faces incumbent Emmanuel Macron in a runoff election Sunday that could determine Europe’s future direction. According to Mediapart, the OLAF report found that Le Pen, her firebrand father and party founder Jean-Marie Le Pen and other party members who served in the European Parliament used 617,000 euros of public money for “fictitious” reasons, notably for the benefit of companies close to the party. Among several legal affairs that have dogged her party, Le Pen was handed preliminary charges in 2018 based on a separate investigation by OLAF accusing members of her party of using aides on the European Parliament’s payroll for the party’s political activity.

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New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation
3 weeks, 6 days ago

New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation

Al Jazeera  

Veteran politician tasked with hauling nation from crisis after the previous government was toppled. France’s new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou says he is well aware of the scale of France’s financial and political problems, comparing the country’s budget deficit to the Himalayan mountain range. President Emmanuel Macron named centrist Bayrou as his new prime minister after Barnier was forced by …

High-stakes trial that could derail presidential ambitions of France’s Marine Le Pen wraps up
1 month, 1 week ago

High-stakes trial that could derail presidential ambitions of France’s Marine Le Pen wraps up

Associated Press  

PARIS — Marine Le Pen’s trial is ending with one key question: will France’s leading far-right figure be able to run in the next presidential race? Le Pen pleads “not guilty” Le Pen’s lawyer, Rodolphe Bosselut, said Wednesday his client pleaded “not guilty.” He said he would seek to convince the court that Le Pen’s actions “were ordinary, trivial, practiced …

High-stakes trial that could derail presidential ambitions of France’s Marine Le Pen wraps up
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1 month, 1 week ago

High-stakes trial that could derail presidential ambitions of France’s Marine Le Pen wraps up

LA Times  

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen arrives at the courtroom Wednesday for the last day of her trial on charges of embezzling European Parliament funds. Le Pen’s lawyer, Rodolphe Bosselut, said Wednesday his client pleaded “not guilty.” He said he would seek to convince the court that Le Pen’s actions “were ordinary, trivial, practiced by all European similar opposition parties… …

Le Pen meets PM as French government wobbles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Le Pen meets PM as French government wobbles

Raw Story  

French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen on Monday threatened to back a no confidence motion that could topple the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a standoff over the budget, saying after talks both sides were entrenched in their positions. However, that could prompt Le Pen's far right National Rally to team up in an unholy alliance with the …

Fall of Marine Le Pen: Far-right French leader could face jail term and 5-yr poll ban in EU embezzlement case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fall of Marine Le Pen: Far-right French leader could face jail term and 5-yr poll ban in EU embezzlement case

Firstpost  

Le Pen, along with 24 party officials of the National Rally, employees, former lawmakers and parliamentary assistants, were all accused of using EU funds to pay off staff who were working for their party in France. The prosecutors are now asking for a five-year jail term along with a 5-year ban from running for office In a major turn of …

Marine Le Pen court case: French far-right leader’s next bid for presidency threatened as prosecutors seek political ban
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen court case: French far-right leader’s next bid for presidency threatened as prosecutors seek political ban

CNN  

CNN — French prosecutors have asked for prison time and a five-year ban from politics for far-right leader Marine Le Pen, potentially derailing her bid to become president in 2027. The prosecutors also asked that the ineligibility sentence was given “with provisional execution,” meaning it would take place immediately and Le Pen could not stand for new elections during this …

France’s Marine Le Pen rejects embezzlement claims as her presidential bid hangs in balance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

France’s Marine Le Pen rejects embezzlement claims as her presidential bid hangs in balance

Associated Press  

PARIS — For weeks, Marine Le Pen has thrown all her energy into fighting what she calls unfair accusations that her party embezzled European Parliament funds. “I feel we didn’t succeed in convincing you,” Le Pen told the panel of three judges last week, as she detailed her arguments in a one-hour-and-a-half speech punctuated with political remarks seemingly meant to …

Marine Le Pen defiant in court as she denies embezzling EU funds with far-right colleagues
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen defiant in court as she denies embezzling EU funds with far-right colleagues

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French far-right leader Marine Le …

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces court on charges of embezzling EU funds
2 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces court on charges of embezzling EU funds

LA Times  

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen strongly denied committing any wrongdoing at a Paris court Monday as she and her National Rally party stand trial over the suspected embezzlement of European Parliament funds. Le Pen appeared self-confident and determined in court, stating in a loud voice: “I’m telling you very clearly: I absolutely don’t feel I have committed the slightest …

France's Le Pen faces embezzlement charges
3 months, 1 week ago

France's Le Pen faces embezzlement charges

China Daily  

By Jonathan Powell in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-10-01 18:44 French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is seen during a break in her trial alongside 24 other defendants and the RN party itself at the courthouse in Paris, France on Sept 30. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and other National Rally officials went on trial on …

Le Pen's future in the balance as French far-right officials go on trial for alleged EU funds misuse
3 months, 1 week ago

Le Pen's future in the balance as French far-right officials go on trial for alleged EU funds misuse

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The stakes are high for Marine Le Pen as she and …

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start

Associated Press  

PARIS — With nine days to the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Wednesday that the deeply divided country is “in a quagmire” after chaotic legislative elections produced a fragmented parliament. France has been on the brink of government paralysis since elections for the National Assembly earlier this month resulted in a split …

French prosecutors launch investigation into Le Pen’s campaign finances
6 months ago

French prosecutors launch investigation into Le Pen’s campaign finances

Al Jazeera  

Prosecutor’s office says it will look into allegations of embezzlement, forgery and fraud – and accusations that a candidate on a campaign accepted a loan. French investigators are looking into far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s 2022 campaign finances for an election she lost to President Emmanuel Macron, prosecutors said. The investigation, which was opened on July 2, follows a …

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027
6 months ago

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027

Daily Mail  

But experts say she is now unburdened to make a bid for the presidency in 2027 Last night's tumultuous parliamentary elections in France saw President Emmanuel Macron and his centrist alliance achieve one key goal - preventing the hard-right from taking power. France's hard-right matriarch Marine Le Pen was humbled by the French electorate yesterday - but analysts say she …

Over 200 French election candidates quit in effort to block Marine Le Pen's hard-Right party forming government - after Macron's disastrous snap poll
6 months ago

Over 200 French election candidates quit in effort to block Marine Le Pen's hard-Right party forming government - after Macron's disastrous snap poll

Daily Mail  

Opponents of France's anti-immigration National Rally party last night made final bids to keep it from power. The hard-Right party, known as RN, led by Marine Le Pen, was the clear winner of the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday, winning a third of all votes across all 577 constituencies. Marine Le Pen's far-Right RN party steamed to victory …

Le Pen first had success in an ex-mining town. Her message there is now winning over French society
6 months, 1 week ago

Le Pen first had success in an ex-mining town. Her message there is now winning over French society

Associated Press  

HENIN-BEAUMONT, France — In the former mining town at the heart of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political strategy, her party’s electoral success Sunday came as no surprise to hundreds of supporters who gathered to see her victory speech. The results, Le Pen added, showed voters’ “willingness to turn the page after seven years of contemptuous and corrosive power.” …

French protesters turn out to oppose far-right shift ahead of snap election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French protesters turn out to oppose far-right shift ahead of snap election

NPR  

French protesters turn out to oppose far-right shift ahead of snap election toggle caption Laure Boyer/AFP via Getty Images From Paris to Toulouse, some 300,000 people took to the streets of France on Saturday urging voters to block the country's far-right party from gaining a majority in the upcoming parliament elections. Protesters are demonstrating against far-right leaders Marine Le Pen …

A French ‘referendum’ on the far right: Will Macron’s risky gamble pay off?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A French ‘referendum’ on the far right: Will Macron’s risky gamble pay off?

Al Jazeera  

The president is trying to push back against Le Pen’s party, but experts warn there is potential for strategy to backfire. Yielding a call from the far-right candidate Jordan Bardella, whose National Rally party won 31.5 percent of the vote in the European Parliament elections on Sunday, Macron dissolved the French Parliament and ordered snap elections. Analysts said it is …

France facing ‘most consequential parliamentary election in decades’ after Macron shocks with snap vote
6 months, 4 weeks ago

France facing ‘most consequential parliamentary election in decades’ after Macron shocks with snap vote

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The objective is to be able to meet again, …

Macron hopes to contain far right in national elections after it surged in EU vote. It’s a risky bet
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Macron hopes to contain far right in national elections after it surged in EU vote. It’s a risky bet

Associated Press  

The surge of the far right in France in elections for the European Parliament was widely expected. French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap legislative election, saying he could not ignore the new political reality after his pro-European party was handed a chastening defeat and projected to garner less than half the support of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. …

Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What’s at stake for France?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What’s at stake for France?

Al Jazeera  

According to analysts, Emmanuel Macron might be trying to test the French public — and the far-right’s ability to govern. Battered by a defeat in European Parliament elections, France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday dissolved the country’s parliament and called for legislative elections later this month. Preliminary results showed that Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally secured more than 30 …

Macron dissolves the French parliament and calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Macron dissolves the French parliament and calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the lower house of France’s parliament in a surprise announcement sending voters back to the polls in the coming weeks to choose lawmakers, after his party was handed a humbling defeat by the far-right in the European elections Sunday. The announcement came after the first projected results from France put the far-right National Rally …

France’s Macron calls for snap elections after far right surge in EU vote
7 months ago

France’s Macron calls for snap elections after far right surge in EU vote

Al Jazeera  

Announcement comes after exit polls showed his alliance losing to far-right National Rally in EU parliament vote. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will dissolve parliament and call new legislative elections after exit polls showed his alliance suffered a heavy defeat in European elections to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party. Le Pen’s National Rally, led by 28-year-old …

France’s far right may win big in the EU elections. That’s worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
7 months ago

France’s far right may win big in the EU elections. That’s worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine

Associated Press  

PARIS — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen isn’t on the ballot at the weekend’s European Parliament election, but she’s likely to emerge as one of its biggest winners. The June 6-9 elections in all 27 EU countries will shift the makeup of the European Parliament and policy-making in the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, likely further toward the …

Macron pins hopes on ‘poster boy’ prime minister as he trails Le Pen
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron pins hopes on ‘poster boy’ prime minister as he trails Le Pen

The Telegraph  

Mr Bardella, who took over the party leadership from his mentor, is key to Ms Le Pen’s strategy; he is a gifted communicator of immigrant origin with a growing following on TikTok. “In the space of a few seconds, we’ve gone from a dual border where everyone is going to be checked to ‘we’re increasing random checks a bit’”, Mr …

Marine Le Pen ‘would win majority’ if French election was held now
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen ‘would win majority’ if French election was held now

The Telegraph  

‌Mr Macron’s centrists were predicted to take just 135 seats, almost half the 246 MPs it currently has. ‌The hard-Left coalition would also lose support, taking an average of 68 seats compared to 131 two years ago. ‌Les Republicains, once one of France’s two major establishment parties, would lose 10 seats, dropping to about 53 MPs. ‌This could lead to …

French President Macron Warns About Marine Le Pen Coming to Power and Regrets Pensions Campaign
1 year, 8 months ago

French President Macron Warns About Marine Le Pen Coming to Power and Regrets Pensions Campaign

News 18  

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Sunday about far-right leader Marine Le Pen coming to power as he suggested that he should have got more involved in selling his unpopular pension reform to the country. Speaking to Le Parisien newspaper, the 45-year-old joined others across the French political spectrum in warning about anti-immigration Le Pen being in a position to take …

Macron to address France after 'Pyrrhic' pensions victory
1 year, 8 months ago

Macron to address France after 'Pyrrhic' pensions victory

The Hindu  

President Emmanuel Macron is to address France for the first time since signing into law his controversial pension reform, facing warnings the political and social crisis sparked by the changes is not over. He is expected to address the nation around 1800 GMT, Presidential sources said, in a speech that government spokesman Olivier Veran said Saturday would be in the …

Emmanuel Macron removes luxury watch during television interview about raising pension age in France
1 year, 9 months ago

Emmanuel Macron removes luxury watch during television interview about raising pension age in France

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emmanuel Macron has come under …

Marine Le Pen warns France at risk of 'social explosion' over pensions reform
1 year, 9 months ago

Marine Le Pen warns France at risk of 'social explosion' over pensions reform

Firstpost  

Paris: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen warned Tuesday that President Emmanuel Macron was pushing the country to the verge of a “social explosion” with his highly contested pensions reform. Le Pen said she had already played the role of “firefighter” in 2019 during the so-called “Yellow Vests” revolt against Macron when protesters clashed repeatedly with police, blocked roads and …

France's Emmanuel Macron wins Pyrrhic victory on pension bill, risks fuelling anger
1 year, 9 months ago

France's Emmanuel Macron wins Pyrrhic victory on pension bill, risks fuelling anger

India Today  

President Emmanuel Macron's move to shun the National Assembly and push through an unpopular pension system overhaul without a vote in the lower house may secure a reform he says is needed for France's finances. "It's a democratic coup," far-right leader Marine Le Pen told reporters after a chaotic session in parliament, where Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne was booed as …

France reshaped: Election emboldens Le Pen, undercuts Macron
2 years, 6 months ago

France reshaped: Election emboldens Le Pen, undercuts Macron

Associated Press  

PARIS — France faced an ecstatic Marine Le Pen on Monday after her party’s far-right candidates sent shockwaves through the political establishment and helped deny President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance a majority in parliament. The strong performance of both Le Pen’s National Rally and Mélenchon’s coalition — composed of his hard-left France Unbowed party as well as the Socialists, Greens …

Cracks at the centre: On France’s elections
2 years, 6 months ago

Cracks at the centre: On France’s elections

The Hindu  

In the June 2017 parliamentary elections, held a few weeks after Emmanuel Macron was first elected President, Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s leftist France Unbowed party won just 17 seats. Five years later, Mr. Mélenchon’s coalition has emerged as the second largest bloc in the French Parliament with 131 seats, clearly showing a resurgence of the left. Mr. Macron’s party, Renaissance, and its …

France reshaped: Election emboldens Le Pen and undercuts Macron
2 years, 6 months ago

France reshaped: Election emboldens Le Pen and undercuts Macron

LA Times  

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen addresses reporters Monday in Hénin-Beaumont, northern France. Le Pen’s National Rally party didn’t win the two-round parliamentary election that ended Sunday. France faced an ecstatic Marine Le Pen on Monday after her party’s far-right candidates sent shock waves through the political establishment and helped deny President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance a majority in parliament. …

Emmanuel who? Far-right fighting hard-left for French vote
2 years, 7 months ago

Emmanuel who? Far-right fighting hard-left for French vote

Associated Press  

PARIS — The stakes are high, the fight nasty and the party of centrist President Emmanuel Macron is the one to beat. The pot bubbled over when Le Pen’s political nemesis, hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, clinched alliances with a swath of leftist parties, positioning himself to outdo both her and, he hopes, Macron, in June. But with enough votes, she …

France's presidential election results highlight growing threat of racism and xenophobia
2 years, 8 months ago

France's presidential election results highlight growing threat of racism and xenophobia

The Hindu  

Emmanuel Macron staved off a spirited challenge from the Far-Right candidate Marine Le Pen to become the first President since Jacques Chirac in 2002 to win a second term in office. She said that the election results showed that the French people needed a “strong opposition to Emmanuel Macron” and that she was the one who could lead the opposition …

London View: Macron Survives Rise of The Right But Le Pen Closer to Rewriting History
2 years, 8 months ago

London View: Macron Survives Rise of The Right But Le Pen Closer to Rewriting History

News 18  

When France catches a cold, Europe begins to sneeze – that is of course amongst the oldest clichés in history. Standing behind his win, and not as far behind as expected, was Marine Le Pen of the far-right who got about 41 per cent of the vote to Macron’s 59 per cent. Gap closing The vote no doubt brought decisive …

France\'s Macron wins new term after far-right battle
2 years, 8 months ago

France\'s Macron wins new term after far-right battle

Deccan Chronicle  

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin efforts to unite a deeply divided nation after winning re-election on Sunday in a battle against rival Marine Le Pen that saw the far right come its closest yet to taking power. 'New era' In his victory speech on the Champ de Mars in central Paris, Macron promised his next five-year …

France Polls: Macron First Prez In Two Decades To Win Reelection But Le Pen Narrows Gap
2 years, 8 months ago

France Polls: Macron First Prez In Two Decades To Win Reelection But Le Pen Narrows Gap

News 18  

France re-elected Emmanuel Macron on Sunday as he won 58.8% of the vote in the second round of the presidential election, according to pollster Ipsos. “The ideas we represent have reached new heights,”Le Pen was quoted as saying by French news agency France24. “I don’t mean to spoil the victory, but the far right has won its highest ever score,” …

For Macron, congratulatory messages from across Europe, Biden, and Zelensky
2 years, 8 months ago

For Macron, congratulatory messages from across Europe, Biden, and Zelensky

Hindustan Times  

In what is being viewed as a relief for France’s allies and the US-led defence alliance NATO, Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected for a second term as the country’s president and soon after his return to the top post became clear as votes were counted on Sunday, congratulatory messages started pouring in from the leaders across the world. US president …

France's Macron re-elected, defeats far-right leader: ‘President for all’
2 years, 8 months ago

France's Macron re-elected, defeats far-right leader: ‘President for all’

Hindustan Times  

France has picked Emmanuel Macron for five more years as the country's president in a historic win, making it the first time that a governing leader of the Fifth Republic, which has been the political system since 1958, has been re-elected. French President Emmanuel Macron celebrates with supporters in front of the Eiffel Tower Paris, France, Sunday, April 24, 2022. …

To Europe’s relief, France’s Macron wins but far-right gains
2 years, 8 months ago

To Europe’s relief, France’s Macron wins but far-right gains

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron comfortably won a second term Sunday, triggering relief among allies that the nuclear-armed power won’t abruptly shift course in the midst of the war in Ukraine from European Union and NATO efforts to punish and contain Russia’s military expansionism. Acknowledging that “numerous” voters cast ballots for him simply to keep out the fiercely nationalist …

French presidential run-off election results Emmanuel Macron defeats Marine Le Pen
2 years, 8 months ago

French presidential run-off election results Emmanuel Macron defeats Marine Le Pen

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron comfortably won re-election to a second term Sunday, according to polling agencies’ projections In the midst of Russia’s war on Ukraine, the result offered the European Union the reassurance of stable leadership in the bloc’s only nuclear-armed power and was immediately hailed by France’s allies. Acknowledging that “numerous” voters cast ballots for him simply to keep …

France's Macron beats Le Pen to win second term
2 years, 8 months ago

France's Macron beats Le Pen to win second term

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable margin, securing a second term and heading off what would have been a political earthquake. Le Pen said she aimed for a strong contingent in the assembly while hard-left Jean-Luc Melenchon said he wants to be Prime Minister, something that would force Macron into …

Emmanuel Macron holds on to French presidency as he beats far right challenger Marine Le Pen
2 years, 8 months ago

Emmanuel Macron holds on to French presidency as he beats far right challenger Marine Le Pen

Daily Mail  

French President Emmanuel Macron has reached out to Marine Le Pen's frustrated supporters after he was re-elected for a second five-year term tonight. French President Emmanuel Macron was re-elected for a second five-year term tonight as he crushed his far-Right rival Marine Le Pen amid low turnout levels Supporters react at the Eiffel Tower after the victory of French President …

To Europe's Relief, France's Macron Wins But Far-Right Gains
2 years, 8 months ago

To Europe's Relief, France's Macron Wins But Far-Right Gains

Huff Post  

French President and centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with well-wishers as he heads to the polling station in Le Touquet, northern France, on April 24, 2022. Thibault Camus via AP PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron comfortably won a second term Sunday, triggering relief among allies that the nuclear-armed power won’t abruptly shift course in the midst of the …

French presidential election: Voting underway as nation chooses between Macron, Le Pen
2 years, 8 months ago

French presidential election: Voting underway as nation chooses between Macron, Le Pen

Hindustan Times  

France voted in a presidential runoff election Sunday with repercussions for Europe’s future, with centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron the front-runner but fighting a tough challenge from far-right rival Marine Le Pen. Voting west of Paris in the suburb of Le Pecq, Stephanie David cast her ballot for Macron “without much joy.” She had voted for the Communist Party candidate in …

France’s presidential rivals: Key moments, private lives
2 years, 8 months ago

France’s presidential rivals: Key moments, private lives

Associated Press  

PARIS — As French voters elect a president Sunday, they are choosing between two visions of France — and two very different people. Macron studied at France’s elite school Ecole Nationale d’Administration, and was a senior civil servant, then a banker at Rothschild for a few years, then economic adviser to Socialist President Francois Hollande. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, …

Macron or Le Pen: France Faces Stark Choice as Country Goes to Vote for President Today
2 years, 8 months ago

Macron or Le Pen: France Faces Stark Choice as Country Goes to Vote for President Today

News 18  

The French vote on Sunday in an election that will decide whether pro-European Union, centrist President Emmanuel Macron keeps his job or is unseated by far-right eurosceptic Marine Le Pen in what would amount to a political earthquake. Opinion polls in recent days gave Macron a solid and slightly growing lead as analysts said Le Pen – despite her efforts …

Macron defeats Le Pen in French election, promises change
2 years, 8 months ago

Macron defeats Le Pen in French election, promises change

Al Jazeera  

Victory for Emmanuel Macron makes him the first French president to be re-elected in 20 years. Macron is the first French president to win a second term in 20 years, but Le Pen’s result also marks the closest the far right has ever come to taking power in France and has revealed a deeply divided nation. “The challenge for Macron …

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