Macron, Le Pen set for rematch in French presidential election on April 24

French President Emmanuel Macron is trying to fend off a victory from far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the presidential election on April 24. Macron, 44, remains the front-runner to win the second round of the French vote next Sunday, which would mark the first reelection of an incumbent French president since 2002. But Le Pen now appears closer to the presidency than ever before. In many ways, the struggle for Macron to win more voters in Marseille reflects the broader issues that have hindered his campaign and presented opportunities for his challenger. Read more: https://wapo.st/3rEa45g. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK

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