Two French Presidential candidates debate fiercely on television

The two politicians had a fierce debate, focusing on key issues about people’s lives and expressing opposing positions in a number of world events. The debate lasted nearly 3 hours and was seen as an opportunity for two French Presidential candidate win the support of undecided voters.

Opening the debate, the two candidates criticized each other for not addressing people’s concerns in many aspects of life.

French President Emmanuel Macron begins the televised debate on April 20. (Photo: AP)

Ms. Le Pen, the far-right presidential candidate, pledged to take measures to reduce the cost of living of people.

Meanwhile, President Macron said that the policy of improving people’s lives will be realized through major projects in education and health. He also pledged not to raise taxes and will increase the retirement age by 4 months each year until the age of 65 in 2031 to create labor for people.

Mr. Macron emphasized the achievement of reducing the unemployment rate to the lowest level in 13 years and creating jobs as the best way to reduce the unemployment rate. Opposing this view, Ms. Le Pen defended the retirement age policy of 60 years.

Mrs. Le Pen in the debate. (Photo: AP)

The two French presidential candidates also show big differences on migration issues. Ms. Le Pen emphasized the need to conduct a referendum on accepting migrants. Meanwhile, Mr. Macron said that a referendum would change nothing and that this matter depends on cooperation with other countries.

Regarding relations with the European Union (EU), Ms. Le Pen has softer software when affirming that she still wants France to be a member, but needs to reform the EU and the European Commission to respect the sovereignty of other countries. family. Mr. Macron again upheld the spirit of cooperation within the EU.

A quick survey conducted by the BFM television channel after the debate showed that up to 59% of respondents said that Mr. Macron had a more convincing “performance”.

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