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French election: Problems facing Macron

James Naughtie reports on the favourite to win the French election, Emmanuel Macron

Being favourite to win the French presidency brings its own troubles in an era of political convulsions. For Emanuel Macron his En Marche party is a new creation, and his profile is hazy to many voters. In the days running up to the decisive vote on Sunday the air is heavy with passion and with doubt.

Our special correspondent James Naughtie reports from the south of France.

(Image: Emmanuel Macron. Credit: AFP)

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