Macron and Le Pen, Clash in Head-to-Head, Presidential Debate.<br />'The Guardian' reports that the televised <br />debate between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen <br />could determine the course of this weekend's election.<br />On April 20, the highly-anticipated debate was screened live on television, radio and online. .<br />On April 20, the highly-anticipated debate was screened live on television, radio and online. .<br />Le Pen addressed the cost of living crisis and floated <br />a permanent reduction in taxes that would give French <br />households between €150-200 extra each month. .<br />Le Pen addressed the cost of living crisis and floated <br />a permanent reduction in taxes that would give French <br />households between €150-200 extra each month. .<br />An absolute priority for <br />the next year will be giving<br />back the French their money, Marine Le Pen, presidential debate, via 'The Guardian'.<br />An absolute priority for <br />the next year will be giving<br />back the French their money, Marine Le Pen, presidential debate, via 'The Guardian'.<br />Le Pen also promised to reduce<br />the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and energy. .<br />Le Pen also promised to reduce<br />the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and energy. .<br />In response, Macron suggested enacting <br />an emergency measure to freeze prices <br />to address the cost of living crisis.<br />'The Guardian' reports that the debate's first clash occurred over salaries when Macron dismissed <br />Le Pen’s stance on increasing wages by 10%.<br />'The Guardian' reports that the debate's first clash occurred over salaries when Macron dismissed <br />Le Pen’s stance on increasing wages by 10%.<br />According to Ipsos' latest opinion poll, <br />Macron currently has a 12-point lead <br />over Le Pen to win the election.<br />Current projections see Macron winning 56% to <br />Le Pen's 44%, with a reported 1.1% margin of error. .<br />However, according to an Ipsos poll, 13% of voters did not specify which candidate they would vote for. .<br />Of those who said they would abstain <br />from voting, 43% said they could change <br />their mind on the day of the election.<br />Of those who said they would abstain <br />from voting, 43% said they could change <br />their mind on the day of the election
