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3:45 p.m. : On the Prado beach, in Marseille, Jean-Luc Mélenchon denounces “the illusions of neoliberal policies promising all the fortunes to a few in exchange for the misery of all the others” and “the reign of almighty money”. He also condemns “racist policies and contempt for others” and “religious wars”.
3:38 p.m. : “I dedicate our rally to those fighting for a ceasefire and an end to the Russian invasion”declares Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the candidate of the Popular Union.
3:36 p.m. : Jean-Luc Mélenchon speaks during his meeting on the Prado beach, in Marseille.
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3:28 p.m. “Wow, but it’s full,” says an activist who arrived late. And it’s true that the Zénith de Paris is full this afternoon: 4000 people present according to Yannick Jadot’s teams, “the biggest meeting ever organized by ecologists”. #Presidential2022 https://t.co/uduM9jinq6
3:28 p.m. : We return to the Zénith de Paris where Yannick Jadot, the environmental candidate, is due to speak in a few minutes. A journalist from France Télévisions is on site.
3:22 p.m. : Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s meeting is not full on the Prado beach in Marseille despite an absolutely magnificent view. The site can accommodate 45 to 55,000 people. We are far. https://t.co/RmGobfMSau
3:24 p.m. : “Rebellious” evoke a “human tide” on the Prado beach, in Marseille, for the Jean-Luc Mélenchon meeting. There are people but the site is not full, reports our journalist on the spot.
3:12 p.m. : To try to see more clearly, you can (re)read:
• This article, from February 10, which sums up the controversy around McKinseythe cabinet which advises the government on the vaccine strategy
• This article from March 17 relating thata report by the Senate inquiry committee points to the influence of consulting firms in the current mandate. The McKinsey firm is very much in demand by the State, including for work that is not the subject of any follow-up.
3:12 p.m. : At a meeting in Toulouse, Fabien Roussel talks about the McKinsey affair. He criticizes the words of the executive. “I have heard the government spokesperson say that McKinsey should be used sparingly. What does it mean ? That we must continue to let them rip off the state with parsimony? launches the communist candidate.
2:56 p.m. : But much less than Eva Joly, who is entitled to a standing ovation, like Dominique Voynet.
2:56 p.m. : Sandrine Rousseau quoted by Eric Piolle on stage, and much applauded by the Zenith.
2:56 p.m. : Sandrine Rousseau, excluded from Yannick Jadot’s campaign team, is present at the meeting of the environmental candidate.
2:53 p.m. : The #Ukraine anthem sung at the start of Yannick #Jadot’s biggest meeting of this campaign, at the Zenith in Paris. https://t.co/nzUHnlcnfC
2:53 p.m. : The Ukrainian anthem resounds at the Zénith de Paris while Yannick Jadot is due to speak at 3:30 p.m.
2:40 p.m. : Place du Trocadéro gradually filled up before Eric Zemmour’s speech, scheduled for around 4 p.m. Several thousand people are already present / @franceinfoplus / #ZemmourTrocadéro https://t.co/poYBYVugsr
2:40 p.m. : Place du Trocadéro fills up while Eric Zemmour is due to speak around 4 p.m. Here are photos taken by a franceinfo journalist on site.
2:15 p.m. : The Insoumis begin their march towards the Prado beach where Jean-Luc Mélenchon will hold a speech with his back to the sea – @le_figaro https://t.co/Hb0lnew4xw
2:19 p.m. : Supporters have already gathered in Marseille for the upcoming meeting of Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
2:08 p.m. : Arrival of @Fabien_Roussel in the Halle aux Grains of #Toulouse, not completely full. “What a pleasure to be with you in this beautiful city of Toulouse” #presidentielles2022 https://t.co/zevl8V2wzA
2:08 p.m. : Fabien Roussel, the communist candidate, begins his meeting in Toulouse.
1:54 p.m. : The crowd arrives under the eye of the “voltigeurs” who criss-cross the adjacent streets. https://t.co/fX85WnBSYk
1:54 p.m. : In the crowd, Alexandra, a Parisian who came to show her support for Vladimir Poutine https://t.co/2I3rzg2zLP
1:54 p.m. : The public begins to flock to the outskirts of the Trocadero. #ZemmourTrocadero https://t.co/6of0a2YJOv
1:54 p.m. : Many people arrive at the Trocadero for Eric Zemmour’s meeting. Here are photos shared by a journalist from the Parisian.
1:34 p.m. : .@n_arthaud: “There is an urgent need to fundamentally change this system which condemns us to exploitation, which condemns the women and men who work hard to wonder how they are going to fill the reservoir of their car.” #QuestionsPol #Elysée2022 https://t.co/886DFPMLcr
1:34 p.m. : Nathalie Arthaud, Lutte Ouvrière candidate, insists on the“urgency to fundamentally change this system which condemns us to exploitation”.
1:28 p.m. : Final adjustments before Yannick Jadot’s meeting at the Zénith de Paris. The candidate should speak around 3:30 p.m. @LePoint https://t.co/lRg69GjXNN
1:27 p.m. : Yannick #Jadot arrives by bike for his meeting at the Zénith. “The French are going to seize this election” affirms the candidate. “Late, but they will get it. I am convinced that in the coming days they will seize a project that remobilizes our country “@BFMTV https://t.co/J3JAfYYYn4
1:27 p.m. : Yannick Jadot, the environmental candidate, is holding a meeting at the Zenith in Paris this afternoon. It’s time for the final adjustments, report journalists.
1:22 p.m. : Abstention is likely to be very high on 10 and 24 April. “The popular neighborhoods, if they don’t move, it’s over for me. I hope they will use the supreme weapon of the ballot”launches Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
1:21 p.m. : “I am for retirement at 60”repeats Jean-Luc Mélenchon, candidate of the Popular Union, on France 2, while he must hold a meeting in Marseilles this afternoon.
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2:01 p.m. : What would be the first decision of Marine Le Pen, candidate of the RN, if she were elected president? She highlights “first two decisions” : “Give the French back their money and give the French back their country with a referendum on immigration.”
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2:02 p.m. : To put into perspective what Emmanuel Macron says on the pension reform, I suggest a little reading:
• This article in which we detail what the twelve candidates offer.
• This article in which we check five candidate claims about pension reform.
2:08 p.m. : “You have to be very clear, because there we have the impression that there are tricks: it’s not true, there are public procurement rules”, says Emmanuel Macron about the McKinsey affair.
2:07 p.m. : “If there is evidence of manipulation, let it go to the criminal courts.” Asked about the McKinsey caseEmmanuel Macron salutes the transparency and work of French institutions, mentioning the Court of Auditors and Parliament. “I ask that we also be given depth: how have contracts with consultants evolved over the past fifteen years?” he wonders. “I am not convinced that under this five-year term there have been fewer contracts than under some others”he adds.
12:40 p.m. : Emmanuel Macron specifies on France 3 that the pension reform “is not the first priority” of a possible new five-year term. Those of school and health come first.
12:35 p.m. : “We cannot work less than the others”declares Emmanuel Macron, pleading to gradually shift the retirement age to 65.
12:30 p.m. : Emmanuel Macron defends on France 3 two reforms that he considers important: that of pensions, that of the health system.
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12:30 p.m. : After the disruption and interruption of this Marine Le Pen duplex by Guadeloupean nationalist activists, recorded yesterday, Emmanuel Macron condemns all forms of violence in politics.
12:21 p.m. : Emmanuel Macron is now the guest of “Sunday in politics” on France 3.
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12:23 p.m. : Marine Le Pen believes on France 3 that we need a “de-escalation” between Ukraine and Russia. She believes that the last words of the American president, who called Vladimir Putin a “Butcher”are not quick to provide a diplomatic solution.
12:18 p.m. : “It is not an institutional reform that our overseas compatriots are waiting for, but concrete solutions to lower the price of the household basket, have access to drinking water, give them jobs…”
12:12 p.m. : The program “Sunday in politics” on France 3 begins. Follow it live here. Marine Le Pen, RN candidate, explains the reason for her trip to Guadeloupe.
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12:06 : Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron are the guests of “Sunday in politics”, on France 3, from 12:10 p.m. Follow the show in our live.
12:08 : It’s noon, here are the main titles:
• The campaign is accelerating two weeks before the first round. Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron are the guests of “Sunday in politics” on France 3, from 12:10 p.m. Fabien Roussel, Yannick Jadot, Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Eric Zemmour are holding meetings this afternoon. Follow the situation in our live.
• Around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in France, half of them simply for transit, informs the Minister of Housing.
• Auchan agree to stay in Russiaa justified decision “from the human point of view”, according to Yves Claude, its CEO. Relatively spared from the fighting so far, the city of Lviv, in western Ukraine, suffered two Russian strikes causing at least five injuries, according to the governor of the region.
• While an administrative inspection confirmed part of the accusations of the book The Gravediggers on the “serious malfunctions” within the Ehpad group, Philippe Charrier, CEO of the group, apologized.
11:49 : Place du Trocadéro: in full preparation for the meeting of @ZemmourEric – 800 police officers and 800 security agents – 450 volunteers – 50,000 people expected – A meeting to try to relaunch the campaign 15 days from the 1st round – @ franceinfo https://t.co/yyRyRIlrO7
11:54 : Some 800 police officers are planned to supervise the meeting of Eric Zemmour at the Trocadéro, in Paris, this afternoon, reports a journalist from France Télévisions.
10:57 : Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron are the guests of “Sunday in politics” just now on France 3. The RN candidate will be interviewed at 12:10 p.m. The President-Candidate at 12:20 p.m.
10:50 a.m. : Two weeks before the first round, Jean-Luc Mélenchon is “virtually the only one” presidential candidate “which has an uptrend” voting intentions in the polls, observes political scientist Jean Petaux on franceinfowhile the candidate of the Popular Union holds a big meeting on the Prado beach in Marseille at 2 p.m.
10:18 a.m. : Lauren and Mona, but also Lena, Tom, Camille and Zoé Mary share the same desire to make things happen. And even if for Lena, who fights against violence against women, “no matter who will be elected, we will not be heard”they are interested in the presidential campaign and will vote on 10th April next. Find their testimonials in this article.