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A false start and a Russian loan: Macron-Le Pen debate takeaways

French President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen locked horns in front of a live television audience on Wednesday for their only debate ahead of Sunday's presidential election.

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France's Macron says Le Pen's interests tied to Russian leadership

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's interests are tied to Russia's leadership, President Emmanuel Macron said in a TV debate with his far-right challenger on Wednesday.

Reuters

France's Le Pen promises real boost to salaries, not one-off grants

French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said in an election debate with President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday that if she is elected president on Sunday, her government will give a permanent boost to salaries, not one-off grants.

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Macron vs Le Pen: Quotes from the presidential debate

President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen squared off in a debate on Wednesday evening, four days ahead of the April 24 presidential runoff vote. [L2N2WI0UR]

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Macron-Le Pen debate: key moments in the French election head-to-head

Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and president Emmanuel Macron debate ahead of Sunday’s final round vote

The Guardian - UK

Debate Day in France: Macron, Le Pen clash in eagerly anticipated TV event

French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen face off in their only debate ahead of Sunday's presidential run-off. For Le Pen, who lags behind Macron in voter surveys, the confrontation is a chance to persuade voters that she has the stature to be president and that they…

France 24

French election 2022: Macron and Le Pen clash in presidential debate over far-right candidate Russia links

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Macron and Le Pen clash on Russia, economy in feisty debate ahead of presidential run-off

French President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen went head-to-head in a bruising televised debate on Wednesday night, seeking to sway undecided voters with just days left before the second and final round of the presidential election on Sunday.

France 24

Ukraine’s Zelensky, Kremlin critic Navalny call on France to vote for Macron in presidential race

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and jailed Russian Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny voiced support separately for French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of Sunday's second round of the presidential election that pits the incumbent against Russia-friendly far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

France 24

Why Is A Victory In Ukraine Before May 9 So Important For Vladimir Putin?

After more than 50 days since Ukraine’s Russian invasion began, the whole world continues to witness a bloody war that adds new deaths, injuries, refugees, and displaces people every day.

Benzinga

Jailed Putin critic Navalny calls on France to vote for Macron

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader says France is ‘close’ to his heart and he felt he could address the French people.

Al Jazeera

Imprisoned Navalny urges France to vote for Macron because of Le Pen’s Russia links

He accused Marine Le Pen of receiving a €9 million loan from the First Czech-Russian Bank, ‘Putin’s notorious money-laundering outfit’

The Independent UK

When is the French presidential election and what are the polls saying?

Incumbent Emmanuel Macron facing tight race against far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in second round of vote

The Independent UK

Zelenskiy, Navalny voice support for France's Macron in Sunday election

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and jailed Russian Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny both voiced support for French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of an election that pits Macron against Russia-friendly far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

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'Shocked' by Le Pen loan, Russian activist Navalny urges French to vote Macron

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Wednesday called on French people to vote for incumbent Emmanuel Macron in this Sunday’s presidential election run-off.

France 24

Watch on FRANCE 24: French presidential race enters final lap with TV debate

French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen will face off in a high-stakes televised debate on Wednesday that is likely to prove the high point of a turbulent presidential campaign – with millions of votes still up for grabs just days before polls open for a final…

The Guardian - UK

‘Stop pointing your finger at me!’: 50 years of French election TV debates

As the candidates prepare for Wednesday’s face off, a look back at a tradition that has the power to swing the result

Reuters

Political pitfalls to test markets' comfort over French election

Financial markets are more sanguine about France's presidential election than they were five years ago, even though political risks are higher now no matter who wins.

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Bookmakers see France's Macron easily winning Sunday's runoff

French President Emmanuel Macron has a more than 90% chance of winning Sunday's presidential runoff vote against far-right challenger Marine Le Pen, the odds offered by UK political bookmakers showed on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Macron and Le Pen to face off in crucial live TV election debate

Far-right challenger out to avoid repeat of 2017 ‘failure’ in two-and-a-half hour clash with incumbent

Radio France Internationale

France's Mélenchon makes run for premiership in 'third round' of presidentials

France’s leader of the hard left, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, has asked voters to "elect him prime minister" during upcoming legislative polls in June – after he placed a close third in round one of the presidentials.

The Independent UK

As all-important French election approaches, Le Pen’s ties to Putin come under intense scrutiny

A victory for the far-right hopeful in France’s presidential election could have truly a global impact

The Independent UK

Macron, Le Pen square off for decisive debate as vote looms

In the climax of France’s presidential campaign, centrist President Emmanuel Macron and far-right contender Marine Le Pen will meet Wednesday evening in a one-on-one TV debate that promises to be tough for both

Reuters

French extreme-right leaders call for coalition ahead of legislative elections

Leaders of the party founded by extreme-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour, who was knocked out in the first round of France's presidential race, have called for a coalition of right and far-right political parties ahead of the country's legislative elections in June.

Radio France Internationale

Great debate rematch a new and tricky ball game for Macron and Le Pen

French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Wednesday face off in a high stakes election debate that could prove decisive in swaying the undecided voters they’re both chasing. It’s a rematch of their 2017 contest, but don't expect a replay.

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