Over 48 mln French nationals are registered in voters’ rolls, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Research said, APA reports citing TASS.
France will see the first round of presidential elections on Sunday. Over 48 mln French nationals are registered in voters’ rolls, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Research said.
Two candidates will be chosen among the twelve ones running for the presidential post. They will continue the race in the second tour to be held in a fortnight, on April 24. Polling stations will be open in European France at 10.00 Baku time (08.00 local times). Voting started as early as on Saturday in overseas territories because of the time zone differences.
According to public opinion polls, 26% of voters expressed the intent to support the incumbent head of state Emmanuel Macron. Marine Le Pen, the National Rally leader, is second with 25% supporting voters. Jean-Luc Melenchon from the La France Insoumise movement is third (17.5% of supporting voters).
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