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France elections: Macron-Le Pen though to run-off, projections say - BBC News
Polls show Macron up more than 25% in the runoff. Will be really interesting to see what happens in the parliamentary elections. Presidents usually get a majority to work with, but Macron's En Marche! May have a hard time doing so.
Mr Macron won 23.7%, while Ms Le Pen won 21.7%, French TV says.The two saw off a strong challenge from centre-right François Fillon and the hard-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon, according to the projections.
The pair now face a run-off vote on 7 May.
Polls show Macron up more than 25% in the runoff. Will be really interesting to see what happens in the parliamentary elections. Presidents usually get a majority to work with, but Macron's En Marche! May have a hard time doing so.