Macron, Le Pen accused of vetoing ‘tenacious’ reporter from moderating high-stakes debate

France24 says a pivotal moment in the race for the Élysée Palace, Wednesday’s televised debate between President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen has been shrouded in controversy over the choice of mediator, with both camps accused of vetoing a journalist known for her pugnacious interviews.

Macron and Le Pen face off in a presidential run-off on April 24, which polls suggest will be a much tighter race than the contest Macron handily won against Le Pen five years ago. The two finalists will once again spar in a televised debate on Wednesday, with Le Pen hoping to erase memories of the embarrassing flop that ended her hopes of pulling off an upset in 2017.

https://www.france24.com/en/france/20220419-macron-le-pen-accused-of-vetoing-tenacious-reporter-from-moderating-high-stakes-debate

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