2022 French presidential election
News and information about the 2022 French presidential election
France's Macron vows new start at second term inauguration
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday vowed a new start to face immense challenges in foreign and domestic policy, as he was inaugurated for a second term after his election victory over the far right.
A voté: How to register and cast your vote in France
If you have French citizenship you are able to vote in all French elections - but you need to ensure that you're registered on the electoral roll in advance. Here's how.
MAPS: How France voted in the second round of the Presidential elections
Despite Emmanuel Macron’s victory, fractures in France’s political landscape, based on geography, income, and age played out in the second round of the French election, which can be seen in maps and graphics of the latest French voting trends.
OPINION: France has again rejected the UK and US's self-harming populism
For the second time in five years, France had its own Brexit-Trump moment - and for the second time the voters rejected populism. But this doesn't mean that the country is not deeply fractured or that Macron is facing an easy ride, says John Lichfield.
PODCAST: What's next for France after Macron wins re-election?
With the results in and Emmanuel Macron having secured a second term as French president, The Local's Talking France podcast breaks down the results and looks ahead at the next few days, June's parliamentary elections and the five years of Macron's second term.
Relief across Europe as Macron defeats Le Pen in French elections
French President Emmanuel Macron won re-election on Sunday, convincingly defeating his rival Marine Le Pen and prompting a wave of relief in Europe that the far-right had been kept out of power.
As it happened: Macron wins re-election for a second term as French president
Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected as president of France, projected results show. Here's how the action unfolded on Sunday night with the latest scores, reactions and analysis.
'My responsibility': Macron vows response to anger of far-right voters
Newly re-elected Emmanuel Macron said in his victory speech on Sunday night that it was his responsibility to find a response to the anger of those French voters who backed the far-right - or who didn't vote at all.
'It's not over': Marine Le Pen concedes defeat but vows to carry on the fight
Defeated far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen vowed on Sunday night that she would not abandon the French people after losing out to Emmanuel Macron in the second round vote.
Macron victory in France - what happens next?
Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected for a second term as French president, projected results show - so once the celebrations and (in the Le Pen camp) tears are over, what happens next in France?
PODCAST: Why France will remain divided whoever wins Sunday's election
With the big debate over and the final polling day just days away, The Local's Talking France podcast is back to take a final look at all the latest from the presidential elections.
Follow Sunday's French election result in The Local's live blog
On Sunday the French will decide who leads the country for the next five years - and we will be covering it live.
France braces for Le Pen-Macron showdown
France on Saturday prepared to choose between centrist President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen to rule the country for the next five years after a bitterly contested and polarising election campaign.
Why do French presidents rarely get re-elected?
With the first round of the French presidential election fast approaching, we spoke to experts to find out whether French President Emmanuel Macron is at a disadvantage due to the fact that he is already in office.
Le Pen's plan to legalise discrimination against foreigners in France - including dual nationals
Marine Le Pen will put a bill on immigration and national identity to a referendum within six months if she wins the election - and her plan would have a major impact on all foreigners living in France, even if they have taken French citizenship.
7 of the best Macron memes from the French election campaign
The 2022 French presidential election campaign has been a fairly dour affair - elections usually are - but recent images of candidate Emmanuel Macron during his TV debate with opponent Marine Le Pen, and relaxing with shirt unbuttoned have given rise to some much-needed smiles.
French elections: What time is the result and what happens next?
French voters go back to the polls on Sunday for the second round of voting to pick the next French president - Emmanuel Macron or Marine Le Pen. Here's what happens on Sunday, and in the days and weeks that follow.
'I'll dirty my hands and vote for Macron' - French left reluctantly supporting the president
Ahead of Sunday's election second round, left-wing voters in France need to make a choice between the centrist who many feel betrayed the left, and the candidate of the far-right.
OPINION: Le Pen needed a debate miracle to win France's election. She didn't get one
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen put in a much better performance in the live TV debate than she did in 2017. But, argues John Lichfield, she was still picked apart by an arrogant but well-prepared Emmanuel Macron.
FACTCHECK: The Macron v Le Pen TV debate
It was a lengthy debate with plenty of facts and figures thrown about - so here's a check on some of the claims made by Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen in their live TV debate ahead of the final round of the French presidential election.
Macron judged 'most convincing' in TV debate with Le Pen
The first viewer polls are in, and incumbent Emmanuel Macron was judged the most convincing candidate in Wednesday night's nearly three-hour TV debate.
Macron and Le Pen clash on debt, Russia and Islam in live debate
A ban on the Muslim headscarf, concerns over the cost of living and links to Putin proved the flashpoints in the live TV debate between Emmanuel Macron and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen in their live TV debate on Wednesday night.
'I'm a free woman': Six take-outs from Macron's live TV clash with Le Pen
Emmanuel Macron clashed with Marine Le Pen in Wednesday night's live TV debate in front of millions of French voters just days ahead of the presidential election final round. Here are six take-outs from the debate.