On the eve of the second round of elections, Macron's gap with Le Pen increased

In the fierce “election struggle” the position of the incumbent President of France is strengthening.

Three extreme opinion polls on the second round of elections in France are more encouraging for the incumbent president. His position has improved, with an average of 55.83% of respondents going to vote for Emmanuel Macron, writes Reuters.

The incumbent French president rose more than one point and more than three points from a poll last Friday, compared to an average of five polls before the first round of the presidential election.

According to an Ipsos poll, Macron is gaining 56.5% of the vote. Opinionway and Ifop have slightly lower results – 56% and 55% respectively.

However, it is too early to announce victory, Prime Minister Jean Castex .

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Melanchon's party and he himself did not give any direct recommendations to their constituents regarding the upcoming second round. However, during the TV interview he spoke quite unequivocally.

“You will make a huge mistake if you vote for Ms Le Pen. I'm not telling you to vote for Macron, look in your head for the best, but don't do it, “said Jean-Luc Melanchon.

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In turn, he intends to focus his efforts on elections to the French legislature this summer to become prime minister.

Interestingly, among Melanchon's voters, according to the Elabe poll, 42% are now ready to vote for Macron, which is 7% more than last week. This Sunday, April 24, the second round of presidential elections in France will take place, where incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and pro-Russian candidate Marine Le Pen will “meet”.

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Based on materials: ZN.ua

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