A year ahead of the French presidential election, where do candidates stand?

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A year ahead of France's presidential election, polls show far-right candidate Jordan Bardella leading, with far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon and right-wing Edouard Philippe tied for second. The race is tightening for the second round showdown against the National Rally.

The first round of the French presidential election is just a year away, and a new poll gives an idea of where things stand. French far-right Jordan Bardella comes in a comfortable first, while far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon and right-wing Edouard Philippe tie in second place. The race is very much tightening for whoever will face the National Rally in the second round. FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman tells us more.