The French center-right chooses its candidate

For the first time, the primaries are universal. To participate in them, it was enough to put a symbolic signature signifying a voter’s consent that he shares the views of the coalition. Before, only registered party members could vote in the primaries.

This was likely done because of the unpopularity of the opponents from the socialist organizations. Many analysts think that the next president of France will be the candidate chosen in these primaries. The candidate of the National Front, Marine Le Pen, will most likely be faced with attempts at preventing her victory. Meanwhile, the Socialists have the support of less than 10% of the vote.