#FrenchElections2022: Le Pen won the majority in overseas French colonies tt voted for Macron in 2017. Midday #turnout was estimated at 26.41%, almost 2 points less than the noon turnout in the vote 5 years ago. Most youngsters expected to boycott the elections: bad for Macron.
Most French citizens look for what the new President will offer domestically (jobs, health care, retirement, immigration, salaries...). So spare yourself the anti and pro #Russia stupidity and foreign policy narrative when you have no clue about #franceelections criteria.
Although the two candidates, Macron and Le Pen, spoke about #Russia and the #EU during their two and a half hours of debate, MOST French citizens are careless about #Ukraine and the #US-#Russia war when casting their votes.
French Voters r caught btwn a bad & the worst candidate. Those who are anti-far-right will vote for Macron or abstain. The leftists may not vote at all or vote for Macron because the choice is limited. However, the far-right is more organised and compact. Surprises r not excluded
However, the game-changer is in two months when the new Parliament will shape the power in the country and may bring the leftist candidate to power (Prime Minister) potentially. A cohabitation would be necessary.
For the EU and @JoeBiden , Le Pen is a nightmare.
For the EU and @JoeBiden , Le Pen is a nightmare.
#France
Over 63% (around 49 million eligible) have voted till 5 pm, increasing @EmmanuelMacron's chances to win this evening even if the % of those who chose not to vote is expected to be higher than in the last two decades. Still, the number of voters is significant.
Over 63% (around 49 million eligible) have voted till 5 pm, increasing @EmmanuelMacron's chances to win this evening even if the % of those who chose not to vote is expected to be higher than in the last two decades. Still, the number of voters is significant.
Unofficial results:
57% Macron
43% Le Pen
Waiting for the final results.
57% Macron
43% Le Pen
Waiting for the final results.
It is final: @EmmanuelMacron won a second term with 58%.
#France avoided a potential civil war. Can't explain all details on Twitter but notwithstanding Le Pen anti-NATO stand, her plans were disastrous to the French security forces and to many French people. Remember, 13 million voted Le Pen while Macron's real supporters were 12 mil.
President @EmmanuelMacron benefitted from anti-Le Pen, leftists, angry with the right-wing plans .... Not because he is the best choice, but because the choice was limited to many voters.
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