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France Election: three leaders ask people not to vote for Le Pen

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France Election: three leaders ask people not to vote for Le Pen German, Spanish and Portuguese pioneers asked electors not to back extreme right pioneer Marine Le Pen in France’s official political race on Sunday while halting expressly embracing Emmanuel Macron. “A France that safeguards our normal qualities, in a Europe that we perceive, that … Read more

Macron, Le Pen in final push for votes after fiery debate

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After a tense pre-election debate, President Emmanuel Macron and far-right opponent Marine Le Pen started a final push for votes in France’s working-class heartlands on Thursday. The televised debate on Wednesday evening — a pivotal moment ahead of Sunday’s run-off vote — was marked by a highly aggressive performance by Macron, who lost no opportunity … Read more

Le Pen, Macron prepare for crunch French election duel

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Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen of the far-right were preparing for a crucial presidential election discussion on Tuesday, with allies of the president caution against complacency despite a strong poll lead. Macron and Le Pen will face off late Wednesday in their only direct debate ahead of Sunday’s second-round voting, which will be viewed … Read more

Macron talks green deed ahead of French election

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President Emmanuel Macron promised to put the environment at the heart of his government if he is re-elected next weekend, in a speech in southern France on Saturday designed to appeal to young and green-minded voters. Macron held a major rally in the port city of Marseille while his rival, far-right leader Marine Le Pen, … Read more