Via Washington Post
Right-wing politician Marine Le Pen claimed victory alongside centrist Emmanuel Macron for the French presidential runoff, with the future of the European Union at stake.
With opponents conceding, the choice of far-right firebrand Le Pen and unconventional centrist Macron upends France’s traditional parties after the first round of elections.
They advance to a head-to-head runoff May 7 that could further the worldwide march of anti-globalization populists.
This sets up a runoff between Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron……
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BREAKING. Marine Le Pen Declares Victory In First Round Of French Presidential Elections https://t.co/7ROzdCF2v2 pic.twitter.com/IIbkeWXTRh
— RedState (@RedState) April 23, 2017
97% of vote counted:
👉🏻 Macron 23.86%
👉🏻 Le Pen 21.45%
👉🏻 Fillon 19.94%
👉🏻 Melenchon 19.61%
👉🏻 Hamon 6.11%#France2017 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/ED7UhFoX7w— The Reagan Battalion (@ReaganBattalion) April 24, 2017
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