President Emmanuel Macron is projected to beat far-right rival Marine Le Pen
The French election was a tight race that was overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and saw a surge in support for extremist ideas.
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Macron attacks Le Pen on Russia, Muslim headscarf ban pledge
French President Emmanuel Macron tore into his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in a debate for her ties to Russia and wanting to strip Muslim women of their right to cover their heads in public.
On the presidential campaign trail, competing visions of France emerge
As President Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen campaign for the April 24 run-off election, analysts say the vote results will have deep consequences in France and on the world stage.
Polls open in 1st round of France's presidential election
Polls opened across France Sunday for the first round of the country's election, where up to 48 million voters will be choosing between 12 candidates, including President Emmanuel Macron.
Who's Who In France's Wild Presidential Election
Entrenched politicians have been swept aside, and fringe candidates and untested newcomers have filled the void. Four front-runners lead the field of 11 in Sunday's first round of voting.