A record number of abstentions, and a strictly binary choice for voters — many of whom said they were picking the lesser of two evils — are trouble signs even within a mature democracy.
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Convincing Victory Disguises Challenges for France’s Macron
France’s runoff election was marked by a record level of abstention, and many cast a ballot only to keep the far right from power — a testament to a growing disillusionment.
Emmanuel Macron Tries to Reinvent Himself After Re-election
France seems in search of a kinder, gentler, greener President Macron. He says he will listen.
France’s Larger Meaning
Emmanuel Macron won, but radical politics isn’t going away.
Emmanuel Macron Defeats Marine Le Pen for Second Term as French President
The result was a relief to allies in Europe and Washington wary of a far-right challenger who was hostile to the European Union and NATO.
Who Will France’s Muslims Choose for President?
French Muslims face a decision between Emmanuel Macron, whose presidency some of them view as harmful, and Marine Le Pen, whose far-right party has a history of anti-Muslim positions.
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.
Macron Sets Out to Build a ‘Dam’ Against Le Pen. Can It Hold?
After Sunday’s vote, when nearly a third of ballots went to the extreme right, a united front of mainstream voters looked more precarious than ever.
France’s Presidential Election 2022: Your Runoff Questions, Answered
President Emmanuel Macron will face Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader, in the runoff on Sunday. The outcome will be crucial for France and reverberate globally.
Even Before France Votes, the French Right Is a Big Winner
The dominance of right-wing ideas in France’s presidential election campaign follows years of cultural wars waged successfully by conservatives on television, in social media and in think tanks.