President Emmanuel Macron wins a commanding majority in France's parliamentary election, sweeping aside traditional parties and securing a powerful mandate for pro-business reforms.
Pro-European Emmanuel Macron is set to face far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in France's presidential run-off, results show, making him clear favourite to emerge as the country's youngest leader in its history.
France goes to the polls under heavy security for the first round of the most unpredictable presidential election in decades, with the outcome seen as vital for the future of the beleaguered European Union.
President Emmanuel Macron wins a commanding majority in France's parliamentary election, sweeping aside traditional parties and securing a powerful mandate for pro-business reforms.
Pro-European Emmanuel Macron is set to face far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in France's presidential run-off, results show, making him clear favourite to emerge as the country's youngest leader in its history.
France goes to the polls under heavy security for the first round of the most unpredictable presidential election in decades, with the outcome seen as vital for the future of the beleaguered European Union.
