French Presidential Election Too Close To Call

 

Bloomberg: Le Pen’s Resilience Makes France’s Election a Much Closer Race 

(Bloomberg) -- As French President Emmanuel Macron devoted his time to the war in Ukraine last month, Marine Le Pen was touring towns and villages, talking to blue collar voters about the cost of living crisis. 

Purchasing power and the ability to buy goods is a top concern for French voters, especially with soaring energy and food inflation. 

Realizing that early on helped the 53-year-old nationalist leader broaden her appeal at a critical time and overtake far-right candidate Eric Zemmour, who in December presented her with a more immediate threat.  

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WNU Editor: My friends in France tell me the cost of living is the number one issue. 

More News On the French Presidential Election  

French Election Opens Up as Marine Le Pen Surges -- New York Times  

Macron's far-right rival, Le Pen, reaches all-time high in presidential second-round vote poll -- Reuters  

Macron and Le Pen spar over pension reform as French presidential race tightens -- France 24  

Macron seeks to revive lacklustre campaign and fend off Le Pen comback -- Reuters 

Marine Le Pen energises final stretch of France’s presidential campaign -- Irish Times  

France’s presidential election race is tighter than expected. Here’s what you need to know -- CNN  

French election: Who are the presidential frontrunners? -- Al Jazeera

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