Macron and Le Pen, Clash in Head-to-Head, Presidential Debate.
'The Guardian' reports that the televised debate between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen could determine the course of this weekend's election.
On April 20, the highly-anticipated debate was screened live on television, radio and online.
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On April 20, the highly-anticipated debate was screened live on television, radio and online.
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Le Pen addressed the cost of living crisis and floated a permanent reduction in taxes that would give French households between €150-200 extra each month.
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Le Pen addressed the cost of living crisis and floated a permanent reduction in taxes that would give French households between €150-200 extra each month.
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An absolute priority for the next year will be giving back the French their money, Marine Le Pen, presidential debate, via 'The Guardian'.
An absolute priority for the next year will be giving back the French their money, Marine Le Pen, presidential debate, via 'The Guardian'.
Le Pen also promised to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and energy.
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Le Pen also promised to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and energy.
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In response, Macron suggested enacting an emergency measure to freeze prices to address the cost of living crisis.
'The Guardian' reports that the debate's first clash occurred over salaries when Macron dismissed Le Pen’s stance on increasing wages by 10%.
'The Guardian' reports that the debate's first clash occurred over salaries when Macron dismissed Le Pen’s stance on increasing wages by 10%.
According to Ipsos' latest opinion poll, Macron currently has a 12-point lead over Le Pen to win the election.
Current projections see Macron winning 56% to Le Pen's 44%, with a reported 1.1% margin of error.
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However, according to an Ipsos poll, 13% of voters did not specify which candidate they would vote for.
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Of those who said they would abstain from voting, 43% said they could change their mind on the day of the election.
Of those who said they would abstain from voting, 43% said they could change their mind on the day of the election
