French election news 2017

The 2017 French presidential election was a significant event in French politics, with a record number of voters participating in the first round of voting. Here are some key news stories and results from the election:

First Round (April 23, 2017)

• The top two candidates, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, advanced to the second round of voting.
• Macron, a centrist independent, won 24.01% of the vote, while Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Front, won 21.53%.
• The other candidates who failed to advance to the second round included François Fillon, a conservative, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a left-wing candidate.

Second Round (May 7, 2017)

• Macron won the second round of voting with 66.1% of the vote, while Le Pen won 33.9%.
• Macron's victory marked a significant shift in French politics, as he became the first independent candidate to win the presidency.
• Le Pen conceded defeat and congratulated Macron on his victory.

Key Issues

• The election was marked by concerns over terrorism, immigration, and economic inequality.
• Macron campaigned on a platform of economic reform, including reducing unemployment and increasing economic growth.
• Le Pen campaigned on a platform of reducing immigration and increasing French sovereignty.

Reactions

• The election was widely seen as a victory for the center-left and a defeat for the far-right.
• The European Union and other international leaders congratulated Macron on his victory.
• The election was also seen as a significant moment for the future of the European Union, as Macron has been a strong supporter of the EU and has pledged to reform it.

Aftermath

• Macron was inaugurated as the President of France on May 14, 2017.
• He has since implemented a number of reforms, including labor market reforms and a reduction in the number of government ministries.
• Le Pen has continued to lead the National Front, and the party has remained a significant force in French politics.

Some notable news stories from the election include:

• "Macron and Le Pen advance to French presidential runoff" (The New York Times, April 24, 2017)
• "French presidential election: Macron and Le Pen in final showdown" (BBC News, May 6, 2017)
• "Emmanuel Macron wins French presidency in landslide" (The Guardian, May 8, 2017)
• "Marine Le Pen concedes defeat in French presidential election" (The Washington Post, May 8, 2017)