France goes to the polls for two rounds of presidential elections on April 23 and May 7, a historically unpredictable contest thanks to its insurgent political outsiders and slew of scandals.
At stake is the future of the European Union, as well as France’s labor, immigration and economic policies. The first round of voting in April will see 11 candidates battle it out. Unless someone wins more than half of the ballots, the two most successful candidates will battle for the presidency in the second round vote on May 7. Here’s a guide to the whos, whats, and whys of the …read more
Source: Time
