Jean-Marie Le Pen

Emmanuel Macron wins French election, but Marine Le Pen wins legitimacy

The far-right candidate’s divisive campaign against the centrist winner achieved some of the goals that her supporters have sought for years.

By Cnaan Liphshiz May 7, 2017 5:15 pm

French Jews relieved Macron won but worried over Le Pen’s electoral gains

Chief Rabbi Haim Korsia called the fact that the far-right candidate won 34 percent of the vote a “cry of despair and anger” that must be taken seriously.

May 7, 2017 4:59 pm

Macron beats Le Pen 65-34 in French elections, according to exit polls

The result, obtained from a vote that had the lowest turnout since 1969, marks the best showing ever for the far-right National Front party, which Jewish and Muslim faith leaders flagged as a danger to democracy.

May 7, 2017 2:24 pm