France’s rivals for the presidency, centrist frontrunner Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen, braced for major shows of opposition to their programs Monday on a fractious May 1 holiday. Both candidates will hold rallies just six days before the decisive second round. France’s powerful unions will also stage ...
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday said she believed French presidential contender Emmanuel Macron would be a “strong president” if elected in a run-off against far-right leader Marine Le Pen. “I have absolutely no doubt that Emmanuel Macron will be a strong president if he is elected, as I hope ...