For the first time in modern French history, the runoff vote will not feature a single presidential candidate from a mainstream party. last year, and Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate who until recently was running under the National Front party. Le Pen is the more obvious populist leader, her slogan is “in the name of the people”. While Macron, the strong favourite, caters to voters “between the left and right”, Le Pen “takes advantage” of people’s fears, such as concerns over the economy. And according to some polls, almost 40% of young people intend to vote for Le Pen.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 02, 2017 13:07 UTC