VOICED : Francia se prepara para ir a las urnas

As the French presidential elections approach, voters are preparing to choose from 11 candidates, with polls indicating a tight race among four main contenders: Fillon, Macron, Le Pen, and Mélenchon. The elections coincide with school holidays, leading to increased proxy voting registrations. Recent events, such as a fatal shooting in Paris, have influenced voter concerns, shifting focus from unemployment and the economy to security issues. Analysts suggest this may sway votes towards right-wing candidates.

How many candidates are French voters choosing from in the upcoming presidential elections?

• 11

• 15

• 4

• 7

Which two candidates are described as pro-European Union?

• Jean-Luc Mélenchon and François Fillon

• François Fillon and Emmanuel Macron

• Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron

• Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon

What factor has contributed to an increase in proxy voting registrations?

• A clear majority winner

• The decrease in voter turnout

• The simplicity of the election

• The overlap with school holidays

What recent event has overshadowed the end of the election campaign?

• A new economic policy

• A diplomatic incident

• A fatal shooting in Paris

• A natural disaster

What are voters more concerned about according to the surveys?

• Education reforms

• Terrorism and insecurity

• Unemployment and the economy

• Environmental issues