Sunday 26 June, 2022
Polling projections show that Macron’s party will be the largest, but may fall short of an overall majority.
Polls have closed in France after a run-off between the incumbent president and his populist opponent.
Analysts have warned that blank votes or abstentions could be crucial in this election.
Despite Macron’s pledge to limit the appeal of extremist parties, Le Pen is within touching distance of the Élysée, writes Dr Maura Stewart.
Both candidates fired off attacks in interviews today before last-minute walkabouts and rallies.
Macron was deemed the winner of the 2.5 hour debate in an opinion poll.
It is not the first time Le Pen and her party were accused of misusing EU funds.
Marine Le Pen’s National Front, meanwhile, had a disappointing result.
Macron has enjoyed a smooth start in the five weeks since he beat far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.
One anonymous insider described Philippe as “intelligent, lively and at times a bit crazy”.
After defeating the far-right, the fight is just beginning for France’s youngest leader since Napoleon Bonaparte.
Macron handsomely won the French presidency ahead of Marine Le Pen.
Whoever wins today’s vote it is set to cause profound change for France.
A flood of internal documents were released online last night, barely 24 hours before the election.
Obama says he won’t be getting involved in “many elections”.
Marine Le Pen temporarily resigned as leader of the Front National.
And why does it matter?
The topsy-turvy election means the result is next to impossible to predict.
The suits are worth €13,000.
Le Pen “was summoned this morning and did not turn up,” a judicial source said.
A TV interview will be aired tonight.
Nicolas Sarkozy has conceded defeat after polls showed him in line to lose the ballot.
The first ballots have been cast today in a vote that could have major consequences for Europe.
