According to the latest polls, Jacques Chirac, the President of France and candidate for this position in the current presidential election, will defeat the far-right candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen by a large majority in the second round of the election. Polls indicate that Jacques Chirac will win the election on May 5, securing 81 percent of the votes. This is the first poll following Jean-Marie Le Pen's surprising and significant victory in the first round of the presidential election last week. Meanwhile, on Saturday, over 200,000 people marched across France, as leftist groups united against Jean-Marie Le Pen and the National Front's anti-immigration policies. Members of 60 different leftist groups in France called on all citizens to set aside their differences and vote for Jacques Chirac, the conservative candidate.
Chirac Will Win the May Elections - 2002-04-28
Jacques Chirac is projected to win the French presidential election against far-right candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen with 81% of the vote. Over 200,000 people protested against Le Pen's anti-immigration policies, urging unity among leftist groups to support Chirac. This election is significant due to the rise of far-right politics in France.
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📰 What Happened
Jacques Chirac is projected to win the French presidential election against Jean-Marie Le Pen with a significant majority. In response to Le Pen's rise, over 200,000 people protested across France, urging unity among leftist groups to support Chirac.
- Chirac is expected to win with 81% of the vote in the second round.
- Over 200,000 people participated in protests against Le Pen's anti-immigration stance.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The 2002 French presidential election marked a significant moment in European politics, with the far-right gaining unexpected traction, prompting widespread protests and calls for unity among leftist groups.
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