As France’s presidential election nears, Macron’s challengers are in the spotlight

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By Silvia Amaro – October 25, 2021

As France gears up for a presidential election in just six months’ time, there is one critical question: Who will be the main challenger to Emmanuel Macron?

The French president has managed to keep his popularity levels broadly stable over the past five years — and mostly at a higher level than previous leaders. But this doesn’t mean that the upcoming vote will be a walk in the park.

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