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France faces its own EU referendum as far-right Europhobe Marine Le Pen and independent centrist
Emmanuel Macron beat two main parties to go head to head in presidential elections after tight vote.
'France could face its own 'Frexit' in the future after far-right leader Marine Le Pen and independent
centrist Emmanuel Macron beat the two main parties to go head to head in the upcoming presidential
elections.
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With 34 percent of the vote counted, France's Interior Ministry says that far-right presidential candidate
Marine Le Pen is leading with 24.6 percent of the vote followed by centrist Emmanuel Macron with
21.9 percent.
But it is thought that Le Pen's chances of winning are limited as supporters for Republican candidate
and third place contender, Francois Fillon, who conceded, will support Macron.
However, far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon has refused to concede defeat until final results of
first-round vote are announced.
Celebrating his victory, Macron said: 'The French have expressed their desire for change.
We're clearly turning a page in French political history.'
Le Pen later told her supporters she is offering `the great alternative' in the presidential race.
She said: ‘This is a historic result. The French must take the step for this historic opportunity.
This is the first step to drive the French [people] into the Elysee Palace.
'It is time to liberate the French people from the arrogant [political] elite.'
Former favourite Fillon conceded and voiced his support for Macron after initial projections showed
he and Melanchon got 19.5 per cent of the vote.
Shortly afterwards, France's Prime Minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, also called on voters to support Macron.
The outcome capped an extraordinary few months for a deeply divided France, which saw a campaign
full of twists and turns and widespread anger at traditional parties...'
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France faces its own EU referendum as far-right Europhobe Marine Le Pen and independent centrist
Emmanuel Macron beat two main parties to go head to head in presidential elections after tight vote.
'France could face its own 'Frexit' in the future after far-right leader Marine Le Pen and independent
centrist Emmanuel Macron beat the two main parties to go head to head in the upcoming presidential
elections.
With 34 percent of the vote counted, France's Interior Ministry says that far-right presidential candidate
Marine Le Pen is leading with 24.6 percent of the vote followed by centrist Emmanuel Macron with
21.9 percent.
But it is thought that Le Pen's chances of winning are limited as supporters for Republican candidate
and third place contender, Francois Fillon, who conceded, will support Macron.
However, far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon has refused to concede defeat until final results of
first-round vote are announced.
Celebrating his victory, Macron said: 'The French have expressed their desire for change.
We're clearly turning a page in French political history.'
Le Pen later told her supporters she is offering `the great alternative' in the presidential race.
She said: ‘This is a historic result. The French must take the step for this historic opportunity.
This is the first step to drive the French [people] into the Elysee Palace.
'It is time to liberate the French people from the arrogant [political] elite.'
Former favourite Fillon conceded and voiced his support for Macron after initial projections showed
he and Melanchon got 19.5 per cent of the vote.
Shortly afterwards, France's Prime Minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, also called on voters to support Macron.
The outcome capped an extraordinary few months for a deeply divided France, which saw a campaign
full of twists and turns and widespread anger at traditional parties...'
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