Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, in a written statement, wanted to congratulate Emanuel Macron on his victory in the French presidential election. In more detail, the Italian technocratic prime minister underlined: “Emanuel Macron’s victory in the French presidential election is great news for the whole of Europe. Italy and France are working together, together with […]
Tag: France presidential 2022
Lindner for re-election Macron: Election winner, a united Europe
LAST UPDATE: 21:50 German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said a united Europe was the biggest winner, as Emanuel Macron easily prevailed over his far-right rival, Marin Le Pen, in today’s French presidential election. Lindner wrote on Twitter that the election was about “the fundamental principles” of Europe. “The French have chosen Macron. This makes a […]
The European Union congratulates Macron on his re-election
“Together we will move France and Europe forward,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a tweet congratulating Emanuel Macron on his re-election. “Dear Emanuel Macron, congratulations on your re-election as President of the Republic. I look forward to continuing our excellent cooperation. Together, we will move France and Europe forward, “said the […]
France: Big Macron win 58%
LAST UPDATE 23:55 Emanuel Macron is re-elected President of the Republic for the next five years in France as shown by all the official estimates of the results for the second round of the presidential elections. According to public television A2, Emanuel Macron has a percentage of 58.2% and his opponent 41.8%, while according to […]
French elections: Macron leads with 55% – 58% give today’s polls
LAST UPDATE: 20:54 The re-election of Emanuel Macron shows four polls conducted today in France and published by the Belgian newspaper La Libre. Specifically, Emanuel Macron is credited with 55% to 58% of the vote, while Marin Le Pen will receive 42% to 45% of the vote. These results come from polls conducted on the […]
France-presidential elections: At 63.23% the turnout at 18.00 Greek time – At 28% abstention is expected
LAST UPDATE: 18:27 The turnout in the second round of the French presidential elections today amounted to 63.23% at 17.00 in the afternoon (18.00 Greek time) according to data announced by the Ministry of Interior. In the previous elections, in 2017, at the same time the turnout was 65.30%. The data confirm the trend predicted […]
Bloomberg: Investors based on Macron victory are vulnerable to Le Pen shock
A reversal in France’s presidential election was likely to upset markets that were betting on securing a second term from Emanuel Macron, according to Bloomberg. If nationalist and Eurosceptic Marine Le Pen overthrows the current president, European assets could face a sell-off comparable to the euro crisis or Brexit, according to market participants. France’s risk […]
Belgian press: Le Pen leads France overseas
According to the Belgian newspaper La Libre, Le Pen can claim a partial victory and in particular in many overseas departments of France. Specifically, according to the information of the Belgian media and while the second round of the presidential elections is in progress today (9 pm Greek time, the polls close), in the southern […]
Battle for the Palace of the Elysium
Emmanuel Macron or Marin Le Pen? After the televised debate, it seems that the current president has stabilized the lead, but will he keep it? The French have the floor today. In the end, Emmanuel Macron has a lead that seems to secure him a second term. Opinion polls show him ten points ahead of […]
Andelsblatt on the French Election: A decision on the future of Europe
In an electoral contest that sets the direction for the whole of Europe, the French will decide today whether Emanuel Macron will lead the country for another five years, according to a Handelsblatt article. The Liberal president leads in the latest polls, but a surprise victory for right-wing populist Marin Le Pen cannot be ruled […]
