Macron called Le Pen a "parasite" and a liar, and Le Pen labeled him a "smirking banker" and - in a reference to his youthful looks - said: "You are young on the outside, but old on the inside". In a final put-down, when Le Pen attempted to interrupt his summing-up, Macron told Le Pen: "You stay on TV. Macron retorted that terrorism would be his priority if he is elected and accused Le Pen of offering false solutions. Macron calls for liberal reforms to kickstart the French economy, while Le Pen would adopt protectionist trade measures to defend French jobs. Macron and Le Pen finished top of the 11 candidates who contested the first round of the election on April 23.

Source: bd News24 May 03, 2017 22:52 UTC