Yesterday, the first round of the French presidential elections happened. There will be a runoff election, as Emmanuel Macron received 24% of the popular vote. He was in first place. Marine Le Pen got 2nd place, with 21% of the vote. Emmanuel is 39 years old, and he is a former investment banker. The runoff election will be on May 7, and it will pit Le Pen vs. Macron.
Furthermore, let's discuss Marine's political agenda. Le Pen's message is anti-immigration, anti-European Union. Her message is France with borders. She is 48 years old. She stepped down as the main leader of the National Front party, in order to get more votes for the runoff election. Le Pen wants to have a temporary ban on legal immigration to France. She wants France to leave the EU (European Union), like the UK did in June 2016. UK had 'Brexit'; and France could have 'Frexit' in 2018.
In contrast, Emmanuel Macron's political party is called 'En Marche.' It means moving forward in French literally. The party was created in September 2016. Macron did better in the recent nationally televised debates. Macron is an inexperienced politician, as he has not served in any political office or position. He was a former economy minister under prime minister Manuel Valls, and a former member of the Socialist party.
In closing, Francois Hollande is the incumbent French president. He decided not to run for a second term, as his popularity rating was under 20%. May the best candidate win the French presidential election runoff, which happens in almost two weeks. Enjoy the picture above of both candidates, Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron. Au Revoir toutes les personnes!
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