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 ISTAhead of French presidential polls, Macron, Le Pen make final push for votes
Independent centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen are making a final push for votes on Friday, the last day of campaigning ahead of the French presidential runoff on Sunday, the media reported.
May 05, 2017, 15:06 PM ISTFrance's Macron files complaint over 'offshore account' claims
The pro-EU centrist Macron and Le Pen clashed repeatedly over terrorism, the economy and Europe in Wednesday`s hot-tempered debate watched by some 16.5 million people.
May 04, 2017, 23:46 PM ISTFrench trade unions clash ahead of presidential polls
French trade unions clashed here during the annual May Day marches ahead of the upcoming second round of the French presidential elections, a minister said.
May 02, 2017, 11:23 AM ISTFrench presidential elections: Will vote for Emmanuel Macron, says Nicolas Sarkozy
French conservative former president Nicolas Sarkozy said on Wednesday he would vote for centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron.
Apr 26, 2017, 18:17 PM ISTMacron, Le Pen set for final French presidential duel
Pro-European centrist Emmanuel Macron and anti-immigration leader Marine Le Pen began a final duel for the French presidency Monday, after a first round of voting delivered a stunning blow to the traditional political class.
Apr 24, 2017, 15:41 PM ISTFrench 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