In troubled France, no honeymoon for re-elected Macron Now comes the hard part. Reuters · Apr 24, 2022
Macron defeats Le Pen in French election, promises change Victory for Emmanuel Macron makes him the first French president to be re-elected in 20 years. Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2022
Emmanuel Macron vows to be 'everyone's President' after French election victory Emmanuel Macron is on track to beat far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election, securing 58.2% of the vote, according to projections by four pollsters Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2022
‘There are going to be surprises’: French vote but result remains uncertain The turnout could be the lowest for a presidential vote, which could favour challenger Marine Le Pen The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022
France heads to the polls as the world watches on Second round of voting on Sunday sees Emmanuel Macron take on Marine Le Pen, as was the case in 2017 The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022
Patrick Vieira urges France to back Emmanuel Macron over Marine Le Pen in presidential election The Crystal Palace boss and World Cup winner with France has given his support to the incumbent French president ahead of Sunday's second round of voting Football London · Apr 22, 2022
Macron Lost the French Left, but Now Needs it for Victory Despite being a former minister in a Socialist government, French President Emmanuel Macron long ago burned through the goodwill he once had among left-wing voters. "Last time, we had serious doubts about him, but we said to ourselves that at least he came from the left -- albeit the free-market… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022
Love thy enemy: Critics key for Macron in France's election Disgruntled left-wing voters whose candidates were knocked out in the first round of France's election are the wild cards in the winner-takes-all runoff on Sunday The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022
Macron wins TV debate but sounded arrogant, say French voters Fifty-nine per cent of viewers believe the French president came out on top The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
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. Reuters · Apr 20, 2022
Macron’s approval rating drops slightly one week before France's election French President Emmanuel Macron’s approval rating dipped slightly as the country prepares to go to the ballot boxes in next weekend’s presidential runoff. Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022
French far-left gives no voting instructions after internal consultations The party of far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon gave no voting instructions for the French presidential runoff after its internal consultations showed most people would abstain or vote blank on April 24, adding to the uncertainty over the outcome. Reuters · Apr 17, 2022
Macron vows to end fossil fuels use in pitch to green voters PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron vowed to end the use of fossil fuels in France if reelected, eight days before he faces far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a run-off election. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2022
Eyeing green vote, Macron vows to exit oil, coal and gas President Emmanuel Macron promised on Saturday to make France the "first great nation" to stop using oil, coal and gas as energy sources, in a pitch to young and green voters he fears could abstain in next week's election runoff. Reuters · Apr 16, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2022 Macron courts Marseille voters; Climate activists in Paris French President Emmanuel Macron is holding a major campaign rally in Marseille to seek backing from voters who supported a left-wing candidate in the first round of the presidential election
Reuters · Apr 15, 2022 Paris suburb feels little love for either presidential candidate Boxing coach Kab Thiam has voted in a French election twice: in 2002 to block the far right's Jean-Marie Le Pen from power and again last Sunday for the hard left's presidential candidate.
Bangkok Post · Apr 14, 2022 The French election, round two French President Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the presidential election last Sunday, but he's still in trouble. He knew he would be. Here's what he said last Saturday.
France 24 · Apr 14, 2022 French students block schools to protest choice between Macron and Le Pen Hundreds of French university students on Thursday occupied or blocked buildings at the Sorbonne in Paris and other schools to express their anger over France’s presidential election.
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022 French students block schools to protest presidential choice Hundreds of French students have occupied or blocked buildings at the Sorbonne in Paris and other universities to express their anger over France’s presidential election
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022 Macron, Le Pen or abstain: In Paris suburbs, voters face devil’s choice as French election looms Borzou Daragahi reports from Seine-Saint-Denis, where many people feel betrayed by Macron’s presidency and may take revenge by voting for far-right Le Pen, or not casting a ballot at all amid rising frustration
Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022 Commentary: Macron and Le Pen have very different visions for Europe President Emmanuel Macron was run close by his nationalist rival Marine Le Pen in the first round of the French election on Sunday. The runoff vote on April 24 will reprise their 2017 contest, with serious consequences for Europe.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 13, 2022 Abstention on the rise as French no longer see voting as a duty The outcome of the second round of the French presidential elections on 24 April will likely hinge on voter turnout, which has been dropping - revealing a shift in how French people see voting as part of their civic engagement.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 13, 2022 Mélenchon turns kingmaker as Macron and Le Pen pitch for his left-wing votes Veteran leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon lost out on a place in France’s presidential election run-off, but his 7,714,574 votes have made him the strongest force on the Left. Where those votes go will likely determine whether incumbent Emmanuel Macron or Marine Le Pen becomes president.
Reuters · Apr 12, 2022 Poverty, education levels draw battle lines in French election As French President Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen head into a presidential run-off on April 24 promising to tackle high inflation, an analysis of first-round voting data shows the far-right challenger with an edge in low-income areas hardest hit by soaring costs.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 12, 2022 Macron backpedals on retirement age to appeal to working class voters on the left French president Emmanuel Macron says he is prepared to readjust his pension reform at the core of his programme for re-election, and reconsider his proposed minimum retirement age of 65.