French Presidential Election: Live Updates

Polls Close, Results Awaited

Paris, April 24, 2022

French voters have cast their ballots in the second round of the presidential election, with incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen facing off in a tight race. Polls have just closed, and the results are expected to be announced shortly.

Macron, a centrist, is seeking a second term after dissolving parliament and calling for early elections following his party's defeat in the parliamentary elections. Le Pen, of the National Rally party, has surged in popularity in recent years and is hoping to become the first woman to lead France.

The outcome of the election will have major implications for France and Europe. Macron has pledged to continue his reforms and strengthen the European Union, while Le Pen has promised to pull France out of the EU and adopt a more nationalist agenda.

Stay tuned for live updates as the results of the French presidential election come in.