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  2. In the presidential race, Marine Le Pen is seen as a major challenger to Emmanuel Macron, while Gabriel Attal's candidacy is noted for its potential to divide the centrist vote.

Candidates, including François Fillon and Gabriel Attal, paraded before the Pontiff during a mass on September 26, 2026.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 26
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Candidates, including François Fillon and Gabriel Attal, paraded before the Pontiff during a mass on September 26, 2026.

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In the presidential race, Marine Le Pen is seen as a major challenger to Emmanuel Macron, while Gabriel Attal's candidacy is noted for its potential to divide the centrist vote.

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