The war has had an impact on all the candidates, not just those on the extreme. Nearly 80 % of the french support welcoming refugees. They're supporting the export of arms to crane. It's quite a difficult time for a euro sceptic candidate,. Both marine lepen and erics are trying to make that case.
The first round of the presidential election is on Sunday and our first-ever series has been following the race closely. This compendium of the first six dispatches looks at the candidates, their platforms and the sharply shifting political landscape in France.
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