French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is closing in on President Emmanuel Macron as inflation hits voters’ pocketbooks ahead of elections Sunday
PARIS—Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is tapping public frustration over energy and food prices to close in on French President Emmanuel Macron before voters head to the polls Sunday, a sign of howIn an
attempt to quell public discontent, Mr. Macron has ordered a cap on electricity and natural-gas prices. He has also instituted a rebate on fuel and offered checks to low-income households to help them buy essentials.
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