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EU's Juncker hails French for choosing 'a European future'

"Happy that the French chose a European future," Juncker said on Twitter, after Macron defeated far right candidate Marine Le Pen who favoured withdrawing from the European Union.

May 08, 2017, 00:11 AM IST

Ahead of French presidential polls, Macron, Le Pen make final push for votes

Independent centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen are making a final push for votes on Friday, the last day of campaigning ahead of the French presidential runoff on Sunday, the media reported.

May 05, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

France's Macron files complaint over 'offshore account' claims

The pro-EU centrist Macron and Le Pen clashed repeatedly over terrorism, the economy and Europe in Wednesday`s hot-tempered debate watched by some 16.5 million people.

May 04, 2017, 23:46 PM IST

French trade unions clash ahead of presidential polls

French trade unions clashed here during the annual May Day marches ahead of the upcoming second round of the French presidential elections, a minister said.

May 02, 2017, 11:23 AM IST

French presidential elections: Will vote for Emmanuel Macron, says Nicolas Sarkozy

French conservative former president Nicolas Sarkozy said on Wednesday he would vote for centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron.

Apr 26, 2017, 18:17 PM IST

Macron, Le Pen set for final French presidential duel

Pro-European centrist Emmanuel Macron and anti-immigration leader Marine Le Pen began a final duel for the French presidency Monday, after a first round of voting delivered a stunning blow to the traditional political class.

Apr 24, 2017, 15:41 PM IST

French Presidential elections: Final countdown begins

The Presidential elections in continental France is slated for Sunday, while the run-off is expected to take place on May 7.

Apr 23, 2017, 08:49 AM IST