Macron-Le Pen replay reveals deeper French splits - pierrebri -
French President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen will face each other in the runoff of the presidential election to take place on April 24, according to early projections of the results of the first round that took place on April 10.
Macron garnered 28.1%-29.5% of votes in the first round, while Le Pen won 23.3%-24.4%, according to separate estimates by pollsters Ifop, OpinionWay, Elabe and Ipsos. Those estimates, published as voting ended, are usually very reliable in France. Hard-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon polled third with an estimated 20% of the vote, while mainstream conservative party candidate Valérie Pécresse received less than 5% and Socialist party candidate Anne Hidalgo less than 2%.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Far-Right Nationalist Le Pen Gaining on Macron Ahead of French Election'There was a clear strategy to hide what is brutal in her program,' said French President Emmanuel Macron of Marine Le Pen. 'Her fundamentals have not changed: It's a racist program that aims to divide society and is very brutal.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Macron confident despite rival Le Pen closes in ahead of French voteFrance's President Emmanuel Macron says he has no fear of losing the presidential election despite far-right rival Marine Le Pen narrowing the gap in opinion polls ahead of first-round voting on Sunday
Consulte Mais informação »
Déjà vu: French election rematch between Macron and Le Pen set for SundayStakes are high in France as an election rematch between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marie Le Pen will take place this Sunday.
Consulte Mais informação »
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen on track to advance to French presidential runoff, data showsEmmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen appear to be the leading candidates in the first round of the French presidential elections, an analysis of early results shows, setting up a rematch of the 2017 contest.
Consulte Mais informação »
French polls: Macron, rival Le Pen to eye runoffFrench polling agency projections show President Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen leading in the first round of France's presidential election.
Consulte Mais informação »
Macron leads Le Pen in French presidential race – projectionsFrench President Emmanuel Macron leads far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the first round of France's elections, with the rivals now set to battle for the presidency in the final round
Consulte Mais informação »