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Will France elect its first far-right president?
Will France elect its first far-right president?

Could Emmanuel Macron, the French president, lose? That’s the question we put to Paris correspondent Rick Noack, who has been on the campaign trail with the incumbent and the far-right candidate, Marine Le Pen. Today, what to know about the French presidential election.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Will France elect its first far-right president?
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Will France elect its first far-right president?French President Emmanuel Macron is facing off against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the presidential runoff on April 24. (Jean-Francois Badias/AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron finished ahead of far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the first round of the French presidential election. But far-right leader Le Pen’s close second-place finish set up a competitive runoff election on April 24.


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Will France elect its first far-right president?
Will France elect its first far-right president?

Could Emmanuel Macron, the French president, lose? That’s the question we put to Paris correspondent Rick Noack, who has been on the campaign trail with the incumbent and the far-right candidate, Marine Le Pen. Today, what to know about the French presidential election.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Will France elect its first far-right president?
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Will France elect its first far-right president?French President Emmanuel Macron is facing off against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the presidential runoff on April 24. (Jean-Francois Badias/AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron finished ahead of far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the first round of the French presidential election. But far-right leader Le Pen’s close second-place finish set up a competitive runoff election on April 24.


If you love “Post Reports,” help us win a 2022 Webby award by casting your votes here and here! We are nominated for best news and politics individual episode and best business individual episode.

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