He attacked the far-right leader as a Putin stooge. She hit back at him as the president of division and contempt.
Tag: Le Pen, Marine
Macron and Le Pen Trade Punches in Pivotal Debate on France’s Future
He attacked the far-right leader as a Putin stooge. She hit back at him as the president of division and contempt.
How Hated Is Macron? It Could Decide the French Election.
Given the choice between a president they suspect of despising ordinary people and a far-right candidate they detest, many French voters may stay home.
In French Election, Cartoonists Play a High-Profile Role
Cartoonists play a high-profile role in France’s political discourse, and they have been busy drawing the presidential candidates as the race approaches its end.
Marine Le Pen Proposes Ban on Muslim Women Wearing Head Scarves
Marine Le Pen, the far-right contender, has proposed a ban on Muslim women wearing head scarves in public.
French Candidates’ Economic Programs Hold Key to the Election
Promising tax cuts, higher wages and changes in the retirement age, President Macron and Marine Le Pen vie for undecided voters.
Macron Vows Ambitious Green Policies, Wooing the Left in Runoff
France’s president is trying to tap into the country’s large pool of left-wing voters, but many are hesitant to back him.
Europe Reluctantly Readies Russian Oil Embargo
Officials are drafting a phased import ban on Russian oil products, but the measure won’t be floated until after the second round of the French elections at the earliest.
Le Pen Backs NATO-Russia Reconciliation and Reduced French Role in Alliance
Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate for the French presidency, offered a worldview reminiscent of the Trump presidency. “No submission to an American protectorate on European soil,” she said.
Macron and Le Pen Trade Jabs and Lean Left as French Race Heats Up
President Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate, are in close contention as the April 24 presidential runoff election nears.