French election: Mr. Macron and Mrs. Le Pen fierce debate about Russia, EU

President Macron also attacked Le Pen for wanting to take France out of the European Union (EU). In response, Ms Le Pen pledged to help millions of French citizens improve their incomes, who she described as “poor during the five years of Mr Macron’s rule”.

According to Reutersthe debate on April 20 constantly appeared the phrase “don’t interrupt me” and accusations that the other person was not suitable to lead France.

“Don’t mess things up again,” Le Pen emphasized while the two argued fiercely about France’s growing public debt because of Covid-19, similar to that in other countries.

For Ms Le Pen, who is trailing Mr Macron in the polls, the only face-to-face debate in the campaign is an opportunity to convince voters that she is suitable for the leadership position. and they shouldn’t be afraid of a right-wing government.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen during a live debate on April 20. Photo: Reuters

According to the channel’s quick survey BFM TV conducted, 59% of the participants stated that they felt the arguments and arguments of President Macron more convincing than those of Ms. Le Pen. However, this does not mean that President Macron will definitely win the voting round on April 24.

Macron’s strongest attacks have focused on a debt Le Pen’s party borrowed from a Russian bank in 2017.

“She depends on Russian authority, she depends on President Putin. Many of her choices can be explained by this dependence,” – President Macron said while criticizing Ms. Le’s policy positions. Pen, including plans to withdraw France from the EU.

Affirming that she has no desire to lead France to leave the EU and has no intention of “political compromise” with Russia, candidate Le Pen emphasized that she is “a completely independent and free woman”.

President Macron is expected to win against Le Pen. Photo: Reuters