France on Sunday votes in the first round of presidential elections projected to produce a run-off rematch between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen that will be far tighte…
PARIS, April 10 France today votes in the first round of presidential elections projected to produce a run-off rematch between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen that will be far tighter than their duel five years ago. Polls open in mainland France at 0600 GMT after an.
Analysts believe French president will come out ahead of far-right candidate by a handful of percentage points in round one, with the two going to a second round vote on April 24
Up to 48 million eligible voters are choosing one of 12 candidates after polls opened in France at 8am local time on Sunday. They will close at 7pm (6pm BST) in most places and 8pm in some larger cities.
Emmanuel Macron (pictured) is hoping to be the first sitting president to win re-election since Jacques Chirac beat Marine Le Pen s father Jean-Marie in 2002.