Le Pen and Melenchon Lead in French Election Poll
The latest poll by the Odoxa research company reveals that as the Emmanuel Macron era draws to a close, political extremes are gaining strength and the political center is shrinking in France.
According to a new public opinion poll published in France, far-right leader Marine Le Pen and hard-left rival Jean-Luc Melenchon have gained momentum ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
Poll Results and Vote Shares
The poll, conducted by Odoxa with thousands of people, shows that Marine Le Pen would take first place in the first round with 37 percent or 38 percent of the vote, according to tested scenarios.
The State of Center Politics
As Emmanuel Macron approaches the end of his two-term presidency, growing losses in popularity have weakened the centrist political ground in the country.
Election Calendar and Candidates
While the first round of the presidential election is scheduled to be held on April 18, the critical second-round vote is projected to take place on May 2.