Emmanuel Macron has won the first round of the French election and far-right rival Marine Le Pen will fight him for the presidency for a second time.
For both candidates, the economy remains a big issue as the Covid pandemic had a dramatic effect on daily life in the country.
Lockdowns forced restaurants and cultural arenas such as theatres and museums to close.
The government dug deep to support business through a pandemic-induced recession.
But now, residents are battling a different economic beast, inflation.
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For both candidates, the economy remains a big issue as the Covid pandemic had a dramatic effect on daily life in the country.
Lockdowns forced restaurants and cultural arenas such as theatres and museums to close.
The government dug deep to support business through a pandemic-induced recession.
But now, residents are battling a different economic beast, inflation.
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#France #BBCNews
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