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Macron's offer to soften pension reform is 'manoeuvre' to seduce left-wing voters - Le Pen

French President Emmanuel Macron, candidate for his re-election, meets with supporters during his first campaign day trip after coming first in the first round of the 2022 French presidential election, in Carvin, France, April 11, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool

Emmanuel Macron's offer to soften planned pension reforms is a "manoeuvre" to lure voters ahead of the second round of France's presidential election, but he would still execute the original plans if re-elected, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen said.

"It's a manoeuvre by Emmanuel Macron to try to win over, or at least to mitigate the opposition of the left-leaning voters", said Le Pen on Tuesday, speaking in an interview with France Inter radio.

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