Paris — Incumbent Emmanuel Macron will face far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen in a winner-takes-all runoff for the French presidency, after they both advanced Sunday in the first round of voting. France's presidential election gave citizens a strong sense of déjà vu: As most analysts predicted, the results of the first round were a repeat of 2017, with incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen the two candidates advancing to the second round, out of a pool of five. Data shows 65.3% of French voters had cast their ballots by 11 a.m. Emmanuel Macron has held off a challenge from far-right leader Marine Le Pen to retain the French presidency. By Claire Gatinois Published on May 31, 2022 at . He is the country's . French presidential election 2022: Marine Le Pen trails Emmanuel Macron ... >> UPDATE: French voters head to the polls in second round. French President Emmanuel Macron faces far-right challenger Marine Le Pen on Sunday, in a rematch of 2017's presidential election. France Election: Where Macron and Le Pen Stand on Israel and Iran PARIS, April 25 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron enjoyed no respite on Monday as, hours after he won re-election by defeating the far right's Marine Le Pen, political opponents called. PARIS — Leading candidates for the French presidency staged their final campaign rallies on Thursday, three days before a vote that appears increasingly . With France's legislative elections due to take place on 12 and 19 June, EURACTIV France, in partnership with Europe Elects, gives you an overview of the current polls and voting intentions. France's incumbent president, Emmanuel Macron was reelected on Sunday, April 24, with 58.5% of the votes compared to 41.5% for his rival, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. France — 2022 general election. French Presidential Election 2022: Road To Elysee And The Fundamentals ... The French president is elected by a direct vote. French Election 2022 Live Updates: Macron Wins Second Term, Beating Le Pen No respite for re-elected Macron as parliamentary elections loom France goes to the polls on June 12 and 19 to elect a new parliament.