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The old mainstream parties have been upended by voters who fear immigrants, the “Uberization” of the economy and a split from the EU.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Sunday’s results are a landmark moment in France’s recent political history.
The outcome will show whether the populist tide that saw Britain vote to leave the EU and Donald Trump’s election in the United States is still rising, or starting to ebb.
Polling begins on Sunday for the first round of a bitterly fought presidential election.
