Share Rencontre Seen From Abroad: How Do Europeans Perceive the French Presidential Election? 28 April 2017 France EuropeAfter the first round of the French Presidential elections, Institut Montaigne organised a breakfast debate with Sophie Pedder, from The Economist; Michaela Wiegel, from FAZ and Stefano Montefiori, from the Corriere della Sera. The discussion was moderated by Dominique Moïsi, Senior Advisor to Institut Montaigne. Speakers and participants shared their views, concerns and hopes on the first round of the French presidential election that opposed Marine Le Pen to Emmanuel Macron.