France voted in the first round of the presidential election. 48 million voters choose from 12 candidates. The current head of state Emmanuel Macron is considered the favorite.
Analysts predict that the election result will be determined in the second round on April 24, with a contentious battle between Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. Another leading contender for the Élysée is far-leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
Now Macron’s lead over Le Pen is fading. Experts believe that if the far right wins, this will be an absolute precedent.