Perspectives after the First Round of the Presidential Election in France
Perspectives after the First Round of the Presidential Election in France
Author(s): Amanda Dziubińska
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: France; elections; president; perspectives;
Summary/Abstract: The results of the first round of the presidential election in France on 10 April came in as expected. Emmanuel Macron took first place with 27.9% of the vote (9.8 million votes). Marine Le Pen managed to convince more than 8 million voters to back her, gaining 23.2% of the total vote. This secured her ballot in the second round on 24 April when she will face the incumbent president. Voter turnout was higher than expected and amounted to almost 75%. Macron’s success in the voting will be determined by his appeal to the left-wing electorate and opening his electoral programme to social issues.
Series: PISM Spotlight
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2022
- Language: English
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