Emmanuel Macron up in the polls after fiery TV debate with Marine Le Pen

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French leader Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen make final push for votes in France's working-class heartlands. The televised debate on Wednesday evening - a pivotal moment ahead of Sunday's run-off vote - was marked by a highly aggressive performance by Macron. Le Pen chose a more cautious approach, making every effort not to be ruffled to avoid a repeat of her flustered appearance in 2017 debate.

4 months ago·Paris, France

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The Guardian

Macron comes out on top in French election TV debate with Le Pen

Verdict of public and pundits is that the current president was more convincing than his far-right rival

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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Independent.ie

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IBTimes

Macron, Le Pen In Final Push For Votes After Fiery Debate

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The Telegraph

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KVIA

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