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Election crucial for the future direction of France and Europe

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VIRE, France (Reuters) - Health worker Josiane Comtesse is almost certain she will vote for President Emmanuel Macron in Sunday's presidential election, but then she reflects on his plan to make the French work longer and her perception that he is arrogant and she thinks again.

With France's presidential race tightening ahead of Sunday's first-round vote, incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen battled over pension reform in interviews broadcast on Monday.

The far-right leader’s campaign strategy is finally paying off against the incumbent French president as the election approaches.

France votes Sunday in the first round of presidential elections at which Emmanuel Macron is bidding for a second term in the face of a strengthening challenge from resurgent far-right leader Marine…

French election risks rising, however, markets remain under-priced over higher risk of shock result.

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to abolish the contribution on added value (CVAE) in his second term to build on his tax reform efforts. However, the presidential election looks like it will be a close call.

Incumbent French President Emmanuel Macron has long been considered the heavy favorite to win a second term in April’s election. However, discontent simmering in France’s rural areas indicates that lead may be less solid than originally believed.

The 44-year-old says a victory for Marine Le Pen would take the country backwards during the biggest security challenge Europe has faced since World War II.