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Macron, Le Pen accused of vetoing 'tenacious' reporter from moderating high-stakes debate

A pivotal moment in the race for the Élysée Palace, Wednesday’s televised debate between President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen has been shrouded in controversy over the choice of mediator, with both camps accused of vetoing a journalist known for her pugnacious interviews. Watch the debate…

France 24

English Channel crossings: The proposed solutions Priti Patel was offered before striking Rwanda deal

Priti Patel accused critics of failing to ‘offer solutions’ but ministers have rebuffed numerous official recommendations since 2019

The Independent UK

Macron, Le Pen cozy up to green voters ahead of French election

In their tussle to attract votes ahead of France’s presidential election runoff, centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right Marine Le Pen have sought to fend off criticism of their climate policies – described as insufficient and even dangerous by environmental groups.

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Macron allies warn victory not certain as poll lead over Le Pen grows

Centrist’s backers say voters still need convincing his policies are best for them ahead of presidential runoff

The Guardian - UK

Macron's polling lead over Le Pen widens ahead of French presidential election

French President Emmanuel Macron's lead in voting intention polls for the second-round runoff vote on April 24 widened further on Tuesday, with two polls putting him at the highest level since before the first round.

Reuters

EU fraud agency accuses Marine Le Pen of misusing public funds

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.

France 24

Explainer-What you need to know about France's presidential election

Sunday's vote in France will determine whether the pro-European centrist President Emmanuel Macron or the far-right, anti-immigration Marine Le Pen runs the European Union's second-largest economy for the next five years.

Reuters

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French presidential candidates spar over wind energy sector

Ahead of the French presidential run-off on Sunday, we take a closer look at Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen's divergent views on the future of the renewable energy sector in France. Macron wants to add thousands of jobs to the wind turbine industry, while Marine Le Pen wants to…

France 24

Tory and Brexit supporters back far-right Marine Le Pen to become French president, poll reveals

Conservative voters want National Rally candidate to defeat Emmanuel Macron by 13-point margin

The Independent UK

Suppression of diplomatic corps could leave France without professional diplomats

The announcement by the government that it is getting rid of the diplomatic corps in France as part of its public sector overhaul has sparked concern from diplomats and politicians, especially in light of the Ukraine crisis.

Radio France Internationale

This Morning's Holly Willoughby cringes at 'full-on' Emmanuel Macron hairy chest snap

As Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield returned from their Easter break to This Morning, they chatted of French president Emmanuel Macron in an unbuttoned shirt

Daily Mirror

French government to resign if Macron wins presidential to give party boost for June elections

French Prime Minister Jean Castex said Tuesday that his government would tender its resignation if Emmanuel Macron is re-elected president, in a bid to provide a "new impetus" for Macron's centrist party ahead of parliamentary elections in June.

Radio France Internationale

Macron’s Polling Lead over Le Pen Widens Ahead of France’s Sunday Runoff

French President Emmanuel Macron's lead in voting intention polls widened on Tuesday but his prime minister said a Macron win in Sunday's presidential runoff vote was not guaranteed, as far-right challenger Marine Le Pen accused him of fearmongering. Three polls for the second-round runoff put Macron at the highest level…

Asharq Al-Awsat

French prime minister says outcome of presidential vote not clear

French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Tuesday that Emmanuel Macron was not guaranteed to win the April 24 runoff in the presidential election against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

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Why Marine Le Pen's far-right political agenda has taken hold in French Mayotte

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen registered her highest score in the first round of the 2022 presidential election in the overseas French department of Mayotte, an Indian Ocean archipelago located 8,000 km from Paris.

The Guardian - UK

Uganda oil project casts shadow over Total’s eco-friendly image

French energy firm plans to drill in national park and build 900-mile pipeline in sensitive environments

Reuters

An EU embargo on Russian oil in the works - French minister

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Tuesday that an embargo on Russian oil at a European Union level was in the works, adding that France's President Emmanuel Macron wants such a move.

The Guardian - UK

Russian forces seize Kreminna in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region – as it happened

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Axios

Macron's struggles with young voters leave an opening for Le Pen

"What we're seeing is sort of strong disengagement around these elections from from young people."

Tribune News Service

Macron’s lead over Le Pen widens slightly ahead of France's election

Emmanuel Macron regained some momentum over far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, as France enters the final week of a closely watched election.

Reuters

France's Macron: Dialogue with Putin has stalled after discovery of massacres in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said that his dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin has stalled after mass killings were discovered in Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

The return of the rug: could Macron’s hairy chest start a new fashion?

The French president has unbuttoned his white shirt for a behind-the-scenes election campaign photo to reveal his furry chest. Is the 70s look making a comeback?

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on chasing the French youth vote: millennial discontents won’t go away

Editorial: The presidential first-round vote saw political polarisation and a high abstention rate among the young

Asharq Al-Awsat

France: EU Fraud Agency Investigating Candidate Le Pen

The Guardian - UK

Macron lead over Le Pen stabilises as election scrutiny intensifies

Policies of far-right candidate put under spotlight, while both contenders try to woo leftwing voters

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