May 8, 2017:

The hackers of the Macron campaign have been linked to the same Russian-affiliated group blamed for attacking the Democratic party shortly before the U.S. 2016 presidential election.

Macron hackers linked to Russian-affiliated group behind US attack | The Guardian

May 7, 2017:

By a vote of 66% to 34%, Emmanuel Macron defeated Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election.

Macron Decisively Defeats Le Pen in French Presidential Race | The New York Times

French election: Macron defeats Le Pen to become president | BBC

May 6, 2017:

The Macron campaign confirmed it was the victim of a massive hack after a large batch of e-mails, supposedly from his political party, appeared online.

French presidential candidate confirms 'massive' hack days before election | Politico

Opinion polls show Macron leading Le pen by 23%-25%.

Macron favorite in opinion polls as France elects new president | Reuters

Apr 24, 2017:

Marine Le Pen announced she is temporarily stepping down as leader of the National Front party.

France elections: Le Pen steps aside as National Front leader | BBC

Apr 23, 2017:

In the first round of presidential elections in France, independent Emmanuel Macron and National Front party Marine Le Pen received the most votes and will square off in the final round of voting in two weeks on May 7.

With 99% of the votes counted, Macron has 23.75% and Le Pen has 21.53%.

Macron is pro-EU (European Union), Le Pen is anti-EU.

French Parties Unify Against Le Pen: 'This Is Deadly Serious Now' | The New York Times

French election first round results 2017 – Macron and Le Pen go through | The Guardian