The French presidential election will be voted on the 24th, a week later.
While the incumbent President Emmanuel Macron has shown leadership in sanctions against Russia and gained support over the situation in Ukraine, the former leader of the far-right party, Marine Le Pen, has taken measures against rising prices such as rising fuel prices and is catching up violently. There is a widespread view that it will be a tough battle.
Following the result of the first vote held on the 10th of this month, the French presidential election will be held on the 24th, the same as five years ago, by the incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and the former leader of the far-right party, Marine Le Pen. I will.
In the election campaign, the issues such as how to deal with the situation in Ukraine, the recovery of the economy from the new coronavirus, and the relationship with the EU are issues.
As of the 15th, the average approval rating of various polls
was 54% for President Macron
and 46% for Le Pen candidate, and
the difference between the two was about 8 points, compared to the previous time when President Macron was overwhelmingly dominant. The situation has changed a lot.
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, President Macron has shown leadership such as leading the strengthening of sanctions on Russia, while Le Pen is catching up violently with economic measures and improvement of living amid rising prices such as fuel prices. I am.
In addition, voters who supported other candidates in the first vote are unpredictable as to which one to support in the final vote, and the local media is expected to be in a very fierce battle.
On the 20th, before the final vote, a TV debate between President Macron and Le Pen is scheduled, and it seems that which one can win the trust of voters will have a big influence on the outcome of the election. I am.
President Macron appeals his attitude toward environmental issues
President Macron made a speech on the 16th in Southern Marseille, which has many leftist supporters.
Among them, President Macron is aware that left-wing supporters are highly interested in environmental issues, and if he is reelected, the administration's top priority is to deal with environmental issues such as climate change. I appealed the attitude to tackle as an issue.
On top of that, regarding the former leader of the far-right party, Marine Le Pen, who is competing for the final vote, "The far-right is skeptical of climate change measures and is trying to escape from the common goal of Europe. Let's do it, "he said, calling for his support.
Former leader of the far-right party Marine Le Pen emphasizes measures against rising prices
Former leader of the far-right party, Marine Le Pen, held a large rally in southern Avignon on the 14th, just before the final vote of the French presidential election.
In this, Candidate Rupen said, "The first thing I will do is to reduce the value-added tax on fuel and electricity," based on the fact that prices such as fuel prices are soaring due to the situation in Ukraine. He appealed to take a policy that is close to the citizens in a difficult economic situation.
He also reiterated his critical stance against the EU-European Union, stating that "Europe's integration should not be used as an excuse or breakthrough to destroy the French social system."
"The re-election of President Macron is dangerous for France," he said. "I've never been so close to winning the final vote, given the fact that polls are approaching President Macron." It ’s a victory for the people. Hurray France! ”And called for a vote for himself.