Macron faces protests as French presidential race takes shape

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 05:32 · Archive

Emmanuel Macron enters the final months of his presidency as France faces intense protests, with far-right and far-left candidates leading in polls.

Emmanuel Macron has entered the final months of his presidency as France faces a wave of intense protests. Demonstrators have protested rising living costs and in solidarity with students' grievances, with riots leaving French cities damaged and littered with wreckage.

Macron's approval ratings have reached their lowest point since he took office in 2017, falling below even the levels recorded during the 'yellow vest' protests of 2018. The unrest has prompted far-right and far-left presidential contenders to attack his record. Macron acknowledged 'failures' in planning and intelligence gathering. He remains constitutionally barred from seeking a third consecutive term.

Polls indicate that moderate candidates are trailing far-right and far-left contenders in the presidential race. Macron has not yet endorsed a candidate, and the influence his backing would carry remains unclear. Further protests are planned for Thursday and Saturday as the political landscape continues to shift ahead of the election.

How it is being reported

• As riots overshadow Macron’s final months in office, presidential hopefuls jockey to succeed himEmmanuel Macron, a centrist, is in the final stretch of his presidency as France faces intense protests.Clickorlando · 22 Oct, 05:02
• As riots overshadow Macron’s final months in office, presidential hopefuls jockey to succeed himEmmanuel Macron, a centrist, is in the final stretch of his presidency as France faces intense protests.News4Jax · 22 Oct, 05:02

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