France’s regional results intensify presidential race

France's regional election results are a wake-up call to Macron and Le Pen ahead of next year’s presidential election

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  • Record abstention
  • Setback for Le Pen
  • Successes for centre-right
  • LREM stumble
  • Hope for the Socialists
  • Implications for 2022

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