French Presidential Elections

1 Minute 1 Khabar: Protests erupt in France after Macron's win

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Apr 26, 2022, 10:28 AM IST

Emmanuel Macron, far-right rival Marine Le Pen head to April 24 French presidential election runoff

Pollsters have predicted a very tight runoff, with 51% for Macron and 49% for Le Pen. The gap is so tight that victory either way is within the margin of error.

Apr 11, 2022, 07:23 AM IST

EU's Juncker hails French for choosing 'a European future'

"Happy that the French chose a European future," Juncker said on Twitter, after Macron defeated far right candidate Marine Le Pen who favoured withdrawing from the European Union.

May 08, 2017, 00:11 AM IST

Emmanuel Macron vs Marine Le Pen: Voting begins for French presidential runoff

Voting began on Sunday across France in the final presidential runoff where independent centrist Emmanuel Macron is vying against far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen, the media reported.

May 07, 2017, 12:27 PM IST

French frontrunner Macron heads to Le Pen country

French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron headed to rival Marine Le Pen`s stronghold on Wednesday to try to win over voters after facing criticism he was not taking the fight to the far-right leader.

Apr 26, 2017, 16:48 PM IST

France prepares to vote for new President amid high security

France is preparing to elect its new President on Sunday, amid high security after a series of terror attacks including a fatal assault on a Paris policeman three days ago.

Apr 23, 2017, 09:02 AM IST

French Presidential elections: Final countdown begins

The Presidential elections in continental France is slated for Sunday, while the run-off is expected to take place on May 7.

Apr 23, 2017, 08:49 AM IST

Oil off on supply fears; stocks slip before French election

Oil prices fell on Friday as oversupply concerns resurfaced, while the euro and stocks slipped ahead of the first round of the French presidential election on Sunday.

Apr 22, 2017, 15:24 PM IST

French right wing presidential candidate Francois Fillon faces 'fake job' charges but stays in campaign

French rightwing presidential candidate Francois Fillon announced Wednesday that he would be charged over a fake job scandal that has battered his campaign, but vowed to continue his bid for power.

Mar 01, 2017, 23:26 PM IST

Francois Fillon takes strong lead in French presidential primary: Early results

Fillon, a conservative, had 69.5 percent of the vote to 30.5 percent for his centrist rival Alain Juppe.

Nov 28, 2016, 01:06 AM IST

8 out of 10 French do not want Nicolas Sarkozy back

The figures were released only one day after Sarkozy announced his intention to run for president in the 2017 presidential elections.

Aug 24, 2016, 04:08 AM IST