Macron and Le Pen Clash in Head-to-Head Presidential Debate
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Macron and Le Pen Clash in Head-to-Head Presidential Debate
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
The most recent developments worldwide are covered in today's International News Wrap, from Macron's thought-provoking comments about Europe's future to the pro-Palestine demonstrations that rattled the US House Speaker and New York Police.
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World Leaders Ask Israel , Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack.
On April 13, Iran launched hundreds
of drones and missiles at Israel.
The attack came after two Iranian
generals were killed in "a suspected
Israeli strike in Syria" on April 1, AP reports. .
99% of Iran's drones and missiles were intercepted by Israel, according to a military spokesperson. .
World leaders are cautioning
Israel to show restraint and resist
retaliating against Iran, AP reports. .
Now is the time to be smart
as well as tough, to think
with head as well as heart, David Cameron, British foreign secretary, via statement.
We cannot afford another front
in the Middle East. There would only
be losers, in the region and beyond, Alexander Schallenberg, Austria’s foreign minister, via statement.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Israel's ability to intercept Iran's attack "really impressive" and urged the country to "contribute to de-escalation.".
This is a success that perhaps also
should not be thrown away. Hence
also our advice to contribute to
de-escalation themselves, Olaf Scholz, German chancellor, via statement.
Kenya urges Israel to show utmost restraint
taking into account the urgent need for all
parties to walk away from the brink beyond
which recovery will be enormously difficult. , William Ruto, president of Kenya, via statement.
We have condemned, we have
intervened, we will do everything
to avoid an escalation, an inferno, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, via statement.
Now is the time to defuse
and de-escalate. Now is the
time for maximum restraint, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via statement.
While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden
also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying,
"You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said. .
While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden
also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying,
"You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said.
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Recent Polls Show , Joe Biden Holds a Slight Lead , in Upcoming Presidential Election.
'Newsweek' reports that a series of recent polls have
placed current United States President Joe Biden with
a significant lead over his opponent Donald Trump.
'Newsweek' reports that a series of recent polls have
placed current United States President Joe Biden with
a significant lead over his opponent Donald Trump.
Here are some of the recent poll
results in favor of Biden for reelection. .
Florida Atlantic
University/Mainstreet, This poll gave Biden a slight edge with
47% of voters over 45% for Trump.
Florida Atlantic
University/Mainstreet, This poll gave Biden a slight edge with
47% of voters over 45% for Trump.
RMG Research, This poll of 1,679 voters also had Biden
holding a narrow 44% to 43% lead over Trump. .
RMG Research, This poll of 1,679 voters also had Biden
holding a narrow 44% to 43% lead over Trump. .
Ipsos, This poll found that 41%
of registered voters would support
Biden, compared to just 37% for Trump.
Ipsos, This poll found that 41%
of registered voters would support
Biden, compared to just 37% for Trump.
Quinnipiac University, This March 27 poll found that Biden
had a 3% lead with 48% of voter
support, compared to Trump's 45%.
Quinnipiac University, This March 27 poll found that Biden
had a 3% lead with 48% of voter
support, compared to Trump's 45%.
Marquette Law School, This poll resulted in Biden holding
a narrow lead of 45% of voters versus
44% of voters supporting Trump.
Marquette Law School, This poll resulted in Biden holding
a narrow lead of 45% of voters versus
44% of voters supporting Trump.
Marist College, This NPR study of 1,305 people ended
up with Biden gaining 50% of registered
voter support, compared to Trump's 48%. .
Marist College, This NPR study of 1,305 people ended
up with Biden gaining 50% of registered
voter support, compared to Trump's 48%. .
Experts caution that it remains too early to call the election in favor of either candidate, as other polls have former president Trump polling higher than Biden. .
Experts caution that it remains too early to call the election in favor of either candidate, as other polls have former president Trump polling higher than Biden. .
'Newsweek' reports that Heath Brown, an associate
professor of public policy at City University of New York,
points out that the presidential race remains "very close.".
'Newsweek' reports that Heath Brown, an associate
professor of public policy at City University of New York,
points out that the presidential race remains "very close.".
The polling over the last several months
indicate this is a very close race. I wouldn't
read too much into any one or two polls
at this point. The trend seems to be
that the campaign will be a very tight
one and I suspect the polls will
reflect that until November, Heath Brown, an associate professor of public
policy at City University of New York, via 'Newsweek'.
The polling over the last several months
indicate this is a very close race. I wouldn't
read too much into any one or two polls
at this point. The trend seems to be
that the campaign will be a very tight
one and I suspect the polls will
reflect that until November, Heath Brown, an associate professor of public
policy at City University of New York, via 'Newsweek'
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Ukraine is the favourite candidate country to join the EU for European voters, an exclusive IPSOS/Euronews poll reveals but the bloc's enlargement is not among citizens' top priorities ahead of next June's EU elections
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Most of the respondents of an exclusive poll for Euronews by IPSOS say support to Ukraine should continue. But they are in two minds about whether it should be a priority for the next mandate.
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Polls Suggest Biden , May Be Pulling Ahead of , Trump in Upcoming Election.
With just eight months to go before November's
United States presidential election, President Joe Biden
has taken a narrow lead over Donald Trump in two polls.
With just eight months to go before November's
United States presidential election, President Joe Biden
has taken a narrow lead over Donald Trump in two polls.
'Newsweek' reports that both a Reuters/Ipsos poll
and a Civiqs/Daily Kos poll predicted a narrow win
for Biden in the presidential election rematch.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll, which was conducted
between March 7 and 13, found Biden securing
39% of the vote and Trump garnering just 38%.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll, which was conducted
between March 7 and 13, found Biden securing
39% of the vote and Trump garnering just 38%.
The Civiqs/Daily Kos poll,
held between March 9 and 12, saw Biden
winning with 45% of the vote to Trump's 44%.
The Civiqs/Daily Kos poll,
held between March 9 and 12, saw Biden
winning with 45% of the vote to Trump's 44%.
The news comes after Biden's latest State of
the Union speech received positive reviews
from both experts and the American public.
Biden reportedly used the
opportunity to address concerns
regarding his advanced age. .
In my career I've been told
I'm too young and I'm too
old. Whether young or old,
I've always known what endures, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that Biden's approval rating
currently stands at 38.4%, according to national
average calculations by poll aggregator FiveThirtyEight.
The same calculations found that 55.7% of
voters disapprove of Biden's administration.
Experts point out that much could change in
the eight months between now and the election. .
I wouldn't invest too much
in any given poll or even a handful
of polls. Both campaigns know this
race is just about tied right now,
will likely remain that way for a while, and
are executing their strategies accordingly, Heath Brown, associate professor of public policy
at City University of New York, via 'Newsweek'.
I wouldn't invest too much
in any given poll or even a handful
of polls. Both campaigns know this
race is just about tied right now,
will likely remain that way for a while, and
are executing their strategies accordingly, Heath Brown, associate professor of public policy
at City University of New York, via 'Newsweek'
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Emmanuel Macron Is Reelected , As France’s President.
CNBC reports that on April 24, Macron secured 58.54% of the country's vote to remain president of France.
Far-right contender Marine Le..
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French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen clashed Wednesday in their only face-to-face debate ahead of the presidential election. Keir Simmons reports.
Emmanuel Macron accused his rival of being 'dependent on Putin' and wanting to take France out of the EU, charges Le Pen denied while insisting she would be a president for 'everyday life'.
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