French election2022: Macron, Le Pen reach second round

(VOVWORLD) - According to the official results of the first round of the ongoing French presidential election, incumbent President Emmanuel Macron won 27.85% of the votes while far-right challenger Marine Le Pen received 23.15%.

French President Emmanuel Macron (R) and Marine Le Pen (Photo: AFP/VNA)

The results led both candidates to the second round of the election.

With only 21.95% of the votes in favor, the radical left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon was eliminated. Jean-Luc Melenchon's constituency is considered the key to determining the result of between Macron and Le Pen in the second round scheduled for April 24.

In a repeat of the result 5 years ago, France’s 2022 presidential election is now down to the same two candidates - Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen.

From now until April 20 is an important time during which the two candidates will face off in a debate broadcast live on national television.

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French election2022: Macron, Le Pen reach second round

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