BBC Europe – Newcomer Macron targets presidency. Centrist Emmanuel Macron has gone through to the second round of the French election, where he will face far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Mr Macron, a former banker, is seen as a political newcomer – and ran without the backing of an established party. After topping Sunday’s vote, he is now favourite to win the run-off on 7 May.
FRANCE
Macron, in front, to face Le Pen.
En Marche leader in strong position for second round against National Front president.
GERMANY
Decision between Macron and Le Pen.
Fillon and Mélenchon defeated. First round of the presidential election in France.
ITALY
Macron-Le Pen: Europe is at stake.
Emmanuel: I will reorganise France. Marine: I’m like de Gaulle.
POLAND
The French were choosing EU’s future.
Is the Elysée Palace saved from the extreme right? According to preliminary results, Emmanuel Macron defeated Marine Le Pen at the first round of the presidential elections.
SPAIN
Macron gets support from his rivals in order to slow down Marine Le Pen.
The centrist candidate and far-right leader will fight for French presidency. Fillon and Hamon admit their defeats and call on their voters to choose for En Marche!
BELGIUM
Macron on his way to Elysée
On May 7th, the French will have the choice between a pro-European and a nationalistic future. Marine Le Pen stands for a rather uncomfortable assignment.
GREECE
No news for the debt
A new round of negotiations begins tomorrow.
PORTUGAL
European Commissioner defends compulsory vaccination for all.
Vytenis Andriukaitis attacks “antivaxers”. Hospitalised sister of young woman who died.
SWEDEN
A new round of negotiations begins tomorrow
A historic presidential election awaits in France following the advancements of Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. The two candidates will now clash in the final and deciding rounds on 7 May.
U S A
French voters pick Macron and Le Pen.
May 7 runoff to pit EU advocate against nationalist who wants to leave bloc, currency.
