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The far-right Marine Le Pen will pose a tougher challenge than she did in the 2017 contest
Plus, France asks what next in presidential vote and a time of ups and downs in the significant anniversaries category
Incumbent Emmanuel Macron faces stiff challenge from far-right rival Marine Le Pen
Le Pen closes in on Macron as the cost of living crisis trumps Ukraine in voters’ priorities
President accuses far-right rival of lying about economy ahead of first vote on Sunday
Faced with a tight re-election race, France’s president slams Morawiecki for backing far-right rival Le Pen
Some views from the sellside.
Foreign ministers likely to discuss further sanctions on Monday
President’s path to re-election complicated by abstentions and the lure of far-right and hard-left candidates
Rise of France’s far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen spooks financial markets
Far-right candidate seeks to lure leftwing voters as polls suggest she will face Emmanuel Macron in run-off
Though many voters dislike the president, most French people talk more radically than they think
Far-right leader looks set to compete with Macron in final round
Emmanuel Macron’s rivals have made campaign issue out of Senate inquiry into ‘McKinsey scandal’
Victory for Le Pen over Macron would be disastrous for France and Europe
To appeal to voters, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen have purged wardrobe elements that might look pretentious or expensive
Figures disprove negative picture painted by politicians such as Le Pen but lack of inclusion is an issue
Investors price in greater political risk before Sunday’s first round of voting
Far-right candidate has focused on cost of living issues, putting Emmanuel Macron on the defensive
Emmanuel Macron’s lead in the French presidential race has narrowed
Firebrand is rising in the polls as he looks to cause first-round upset on April 10
President invokes Brexit referendum result as Marine Le Pen rises in polls
Lack of clarity on consequences of Putin decree prompts EU capitals to plan for the worst
French president’s supporters fear re-election drive lacks fervour needed to secure Elysée as opinion polls tighten
While the war in Ukraine has given the incumbent a boost, his rivals on the far right and far left remain popular
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