France's presidential election will be a rematch of the 2017 contest, when the far right's Marine Le Pen faced off against political newcomer Emmanuel Macron. Here's what you need to know about the candidates and the issues.
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Everything you need to know about Sunday's French election 02:48Macron won that race by nearly two votes to one.But while the candidates remain the same, the 2022 race is shaping up to be a very different affair. Here's everything you need to know.Read MoreHow does the election work? To elect their new President, French voters head to the polls twice. The first vote, on April 10, saw 12 candidates run against each other.
What role does the Ukraine war play in the upcoming French elections? 03:11What are the biggest issues for French voters?The cost of living is among the top issues for the French electorate this year. Faced with the economic fallout from the pandemic, high energy prices and the war in Ukraine, voters are feeling the pinch, despite generous government support.
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