24 Apr 2017

Macron, Le Pen will contest second round in French elections

From Morning Report, 7:34 am on 24 April 2017

Centrist Emmanuel Macron looks set to face the far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the second round of the French elections.

Emmanuel Macron speaking to supporters after the first round of voting in the French presidential election.

Emmanuel Macron speaking to supporters after the first round of voting in the French presidential election. Photo: AFP

Marine Le Pen

Marine Le Pen Photo: AFP

If confirmed, the result means the country's two main parties will not contest the presidency.

Christian Malard from i24 News speaks to us from the headquarters of the conservative candidate François Fillon. He is tipping centrist Emmanuel Macron as the ultimate winner.