Election 2023: Results and Reactions

Le Pen Frames Election as Rejection of Macron

At a campaign rally, Marine Le Pen framed the upcoming EU elections as an opportunity to reject President Emmanuel Macron. Her rivals celebrated projected gains, with Jean-Luc Mélenchon saying Macron faces total defeat. Le Pen vowed to unite France and Europe.

Macron Projected to Win

According to early projections, Emmanuel Macron is expected to beat his far-right rival Marine Le Pen by a margin of 588 to 412.

Salvini Blames Riots on Laxity

In Italy, far-right leader and long-time Le Pen ally Matteo Salvini blamed recent riots on years of laxity on the part of the authorities. He called for a "heavy hand" in dealing with the protesters.