With 97% of votes counted, the president secured . (EM) and Marine Le Pen of the National Front (FN), which Macron won by a decisive margin. With less than a week to go until polling day, the new episode of Talking France looks at the 'Le Pen surge' in polling and analyses . April 8, 2022. French President Macron to Face Far-Right Rival Le Pen (Again) in Runoff Election. Marine Le Pen will face President Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the election on April 24, in a . Paris, France . Incumbent president Emmanuel Macron is running for re-election. French President Emmanuel Macron will face far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the presidential elections after making it through the first round. PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron would beat Marine Le Pen in the country's presidential election later this month, though Le Pen has gained ground in recent weeks, showed an . French far-right leader Marine Le Pen arrives to vote in the first round of the presidential election at a polling station Sunday, April 10, 2022 in Henin-Beaumont, northern France. Centrist President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen are expected to be the two top vote . NBC News' Josh Lederman and The New York Times Paris bureau chief Roger Cohen discuss the French presidential . But this time around it's set to be much closer. Jean Lassalle, who ran in the 2017 presidential election under the Résistons! Le Pen turned up at a polling station in the northern French town of Hénin-Beaumont, where she scored 46.5% of the vote in the first round of the 2017 presidential election. Today, Five Thirty Eight reports there's a real chance she could win. French election: Who are the presidential frontrunners? French nationalist Marine Le Pen has softened her rhetoric and her image as she tries to unseat centrist President Emmanuel Macron in the upcoming election, taking place in two rounds on April 10 . French President and centrist presidential candidate for reelection Emmanuel Macron casts his ballot for the . A pedestrian walks past campaign posters for French presidential candidates Eric Zemmour, left, and Marine Le Pen ahead of the first round of the French presidential election in Paris, April 7, 2022. LOUISE DELMOTTE / Getty Images Based on today's poll numbers, both front runners Macron and Le Pen are slated to make it to the second-round run-off stage - a repeat of the . (EM) and Marine Le Pen of the National Front (FN), which Macron won by a decisive margin. With 92 percent of the ballots cast on Sunday counted . 2022 FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION France's Macron targets Le Pen over ties to Russia. The run-off will take place in two weeks on April 24. French President Emmanuel Macron will go head-to-head with far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen in a presidential runoff vote later this month - marking a rematch of their 2017 contest. French President Emmanuel Macron will go head-to-head with far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen in a presidential runoff vote later this month - marking a rematch of their 2017 contest. (Video: Reuters, Photo: Reuters) Based on today's poll numbers, both front runners Macron and Le Pen are slated to make it to the election's second-round run-off stage, which . French far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, whose presidential campaign has gained momentum in recent days, on Monday captured 48.5% of voter intentions in an opinion poll of a likely runoff against Emmanuel Macron, the highest score she has ever notched. French President Emmanuel Macron declared Monday he wants to "convince" voters to back his centrist vision, kicking off a two-week battle against far-right challenger Marine Le Pen. French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen are expected to face off in an April 24 runoff election to determine France's next president, according to polling data . Spezet, FRANCE - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who has narrowed the gap with Emmanuel Macron in opinion polls ahead of the presidential election on April 10, enough to rattle financial . French President Macron to face far-right candidate Le Pen in runoff election. Marine Le Pen was trailing President Macron by 10 points and fighting for a place in the second round against him. Suddenly, Marine Le Pen of the far-right . Macron . After covering every French presidential election since 1986 and elections in five other countries, I can think of no parallel for such a late collapse in the position of the presumed favourite . French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen speaks during an election night event after the first round of voting on April 10, 2022 in Paris, France. French President Emmanuel Macron addresses his election campaign at the Paris La Defense Arena stadium, in Nanterre, on the outskirts of Paris, on April 2. Marine Le Pen, French National Front (FN) political party candidate for French 2017 presidential election, smiles before voting in the second round of 2017 French presidential election at a . banner, coming in seventh place with 1.2% of the vote, announced that he will run again. As no candidate won a majority in the first round, a runoff was held between the top two candidates, Emmanuel Macron of En Marche! French leader Emmanuel Macron and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen topped the first round of presidential elections on Sunday, according to exit polls, and are set to face off in the final vote . Marine Le Pen will face President Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the election on April 24, in a . PARIS — Emmanuel Macron can't rest easy just yet — Marine Le Pen is inching closer. Voting in the first round of the French presidential election will begin this weekend, and it's now clear that Emmanuel Macron's lead over his rivals, namely Marine Le Pen, is seriously slipping. French Presidential Election: Le Pen in range of a Trump-style upset as polls narrow Next PM Latest Odds: Starmer backed to replace Boris Johnson after partygate fines More Politics Far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is closing in on President Emmanuel Macron's lead, according to poll numbers released ahead of Sunday's first-round presidential election. As no candidate won a majority in the first round, a runoff was held between the top two candidates, Emmanuel Macron of En Marche! Election crucial for the future direction of France and Europe People walk past official campaign posters of French presidential election candidates Marine le Pen, leader of French far-right . French President Macron to Face Far-Right Rival Le Pen (Again) in Runoff Election. French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he visits Chanel's Metiers d'Art workshops at le 19M, the building which houses around 600 artisans, in Paris, on January 20, 2022. LOUISE DELMOTTE / Getty Images French President and centrist presidential candidate for reelection Emmanuel Macron casts his ballot for the . It would mean a replay of the 2017 election that Macron won comfortably (66% to 34%). Polls opened . PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron will face Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, in the runoff of France's presidential elections. Polling data collected by French journalist Alexandre Léchenet this week showed that as of Thursday, centrist Macron is leading the . His closest rival, according to polls, is far-right candidate Marine Le Pen , whom he defeated in 2017 in the second round. The president emerged with a lead of several points after the first-round ballot, scoring 27.84% against Le Pen's 23.15%, according to the final figures from the French interior ministry. French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen are expected to face off in an April 24 runoff election to determine France's next president, according to polling data . More . Early projections from the first round of the French presidential election indicate incumbent Emmanuel . French Election Opens Up as Marine Le Pen Surges. Samsung Galaxy F23 5G has already flagged it off with a host . French President Macron and far right Le Pen appear headed for runoff in French election. FILE PHOTO: Marine Le Pen, French National Front (FN) political party candidate for French 2017 presidential election, smiles before voting in the second round of 2017 French presidential election . Emmanuel 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 . On the Scene: A Times reporter attended a rally held by Marine Le Pen, the far-right French presidential candidate. Polls have for weeks consistently pointed to Macron le ading the first round ahead of Le Pen, with both qualifying for a run-off. By Colm Quinn , the newsletter writer at . French election has far-right leader 'closer than she's ever been' to the presidency. Macron . French election: Far-right Le Pen closes in on Macron ahead of vote. The French presidential election could have ripple effects on international policy if Le Pen, the leader of the National Rally political party, secures a historic win as the first female president . French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen have come out on top of France's first-round presidential election, qualifying for the April 24 runoff, according to initial . MARINE LE PEN would enact Frexit in all but name if she wins the French presidential election that begins this Sunday, an analyst has said. But polls suggest she is surging just days before the election Sunday. Exit polls last night showed Mr Macron to have won about 28 . Le Pen was elected to the National Assembly in the 2017 legislative election. French election: as Marine Le Pen makes it to second round, the left-wing vote is what troubles president Emmanuel Macron Published: April 11, 2022 8.58am EDT Paul Smith , University of Nottingham French presidential election: Polls show Le Pen closing on Macron as election begins on Sunday. Le Pen is such a threat against Macron this year that the other candidates, except one, begged their supporters not to vote for her. MARINE LE PEN facing Emmanuel Macron in a run-off vote for the French presidency was deemed 'brilliant' for the incumbent President by French politics expert Dr David Lees in an interview with . French voters go the polls this Sunday in the presidential election first round, with Macron's old rival Marine Le Pen likely to advance with him. The president emerged with a lead of several points after the first-round ballot, scoring 27.84% against Le Pen's 23.15%, according to the final figures from the French interior ministry. Only the two top candidates in Sunday's first round of voting will make it to the decisive runoff on April 24, with polls showing that Macron and Le Pen are the most likely to advance, even . Le Pen, the candidate of the far right, will face Emmanuel Macron, the French president, in a runoff vote that is essentially a rematch of the 2017 presidential election. By Aleks Phillips 19:53, Wed, Apr 6, 2022 | UPDATED: 19 . Emmanuel 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 . French President Emmanuel Macron will face far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the presidential elections after making it through the first round. Marine Le Pen is a right wing figure who is running for president in France for the third time. The French will choose between Marine Le Pen and current President Emmanuel Macron in the presidential run-off, just as they did in 2017. Ms. . Her last run against current President Emmanuel Macron was a blowout with Le Pen losing by 30 points. French leader Emmanuel Macron and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen topped the first round of presidential elections on Sunday, according to exit polls, and are set to face off in the final vote . PODCAST: Could Marine Le Pen become the next French president? The 2017 French presidential election was held on 23 April and 7 May 2017. Macron and Le Pen's inevitable face-off exposes a major shift in French politics Fears of a low turnout and overall volatility have plagued the first round of France's presidential election. France's presidential election is to be held in two rounds on April 10 and 24. His closest rival, according to polls, is far-right candidate Marine Le Pen , whom he defeated in 2017 in the second round. (Video: Reuters, Photo: Reuters) This picture taken on April 6, 2022 in Marseille, southern France, shows folded electoral leaflets of French President and liberal party La Republique en Marche (LREM) candidate for re-election Emmanuel Macron (left) and French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) presidential candidate Marine Le Pen ahead of the first round of the French presidential election. The French go to the polls Sunday for the first round of presidential elections. Centrist president Macron's comfortable lead had caused many to think of the French presidential election as a 'done deal', but in recent days the gap between him and Le Pen has dramatically . French Presidential elections: Macron and Le Pen battle over pensions as race tightens Watch how real change starts with a Frevolution! Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen are set to face off in the second ballot of the French presidential election after coming out on top in Sunday's first round. People walk past official campaign posters of French presidential election candidates Marine le Pen, leader of French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National) party, and French President . More . In a repeat of 2017, France's 2022 presidential election is now down to the same two candidates: the incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far right leader Marine Le Pen.In first round voting which took . The 2017 French presidential election was held on 23 April and 7 May 2017. . With 97% of votes counted, the president secured . PARIS (Reuters) -With France's presidential race tightening ahead of Sunday's first round vote, favourites President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen battled over pension reform on Monday. Opinion polls have long predicted Macron will win a second term but Le Pen has tightened the gap, with polls showing the 44-year old president with only a six-point advantage in a . The presidential election was followed by a legislative election to elect members of the National . On the last day of campaigning before voters go to the ballot boxes, a poll had Marine Le Pen just . The presidential election was followed by a legislative election to elect members of the National . Macron has consistently polled in the first place, but far-right leader Marine Le Pen closed the gap on him, analysts say. French President Emmanuel Macron has accused his far-right rival, Marine Le Pen, of being too close to . Marine Le Pen, Emmanuel Macron's main rival in Sunday's first round of the French presidential election, has achieved incredible shrinkage of the margin separating the two according to a US . The incumbent president was on course to win more than 28 percent of the vote, coming in first place ahead of Le Pen at over 23 percent, according to projections. French President Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen qualified on April 10 for a competitive runoff election on April 24. French President Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen qualified on April 10 for a competitive runoff election on April 24. French nationalist Marine Le Pen has softened her rhetoric and her image as she tries to unseat centrist President Emmanuel Macron in the upcoming election, taking place in two rounds on April 10 . Voting in the first round of the French presidential election will begin this weekend, and it's now clear that Emmanuel Macron's lead over his rivals, namely Marine Le Pen, is seriously slipping. French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen speaks during an election night event after the first round of voting on April 10, 2022 in Paris, France. Incumbent president Emmanuel Macron is running for re-election. Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen will face off in the French presidential election on April 24th, for the second time in five years. French election has far-right leader 'closer than she's ever been' to the presidency. With just days to go before France heads to the polls for the first round of the presidential ballot, a new survey by Harris Interactive this week shows the far-right Le Pen could fall just 3 percentage points behind the incumbent leader in the second, decisive round. 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