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France's presidential rivals prepare for high-stakes TV debate

The stage is ready for Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen's debate. © France Télévisions

It's one of the cornerstones of French democracy: the presidential debate. Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen have vanished from the campaign trail in order to prepare Wednesday night's crunch face-off on live TV. The far-right candidate hopes not to repeat the mistakes she made five years ago. The debate will also be closely watched by Jean-Luc Mélenchon's voters. The far-left leader, who garnered 22 percent of the vote in the first round, has vowed to win the legislative elections and become prime minister. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron has tried to woo leftists by going green over the last few days. FRANCE 24's Environmental Editor Valérie Dekimpe delves into the two candidates' climate policies.

French presidential election
French presidential election © France 24
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