"Emmanuel Macron has defeated his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the second round of France’s presidential elections, projections show.
According to usually accurate estimates, the current president scored 58.2% of the vote, against 41.8% for the Rassemblement National (National Rally) leader."
Guardian UK.
France thankfully stepped back from the brink.
Thank fark for that.
Disaster averted. Scary tho that 41% voted for her.
Preferential voting in a field of more than two candidates has some merit.
Some estimates that 42% of first round Melenchon voters voted for Macron, 45% of them did not bother to vote in second round.
The fact that a far right pro-Russian supporter got this far, is scary.
Scotty probably just itching to send his congrats to Emmanuel. 
When Trump actually gets elected, then after his ■■■■ show, there are still people who think ‘he did some good’, it’s not a surprise.
He has single handedly farked up people’s state of mind and given every other nut job a pathway to leadership.
As a society, we’re totally farked.
I once drew the short straw and was made to attend a function hosted by Le Pen’s father, who was chair of the Australia -EU Committee of the EU Parliament. Most walked out, I was not allowed to.
Food was good and in plentiful supply.
I am not surprised. Just read the news from Europe and it sticks out pretty strongly.
Reportedly 30% of eligible voters did not vote.
French Muslim population estimated at 3-4 million.
Assembly elections coming up, Macron might need to action his indications that he will govern for all of the French population.
Europe has always had a more diverse range of parties that cover the spectrum from left to right which attract voters, whereas, in Australia the political parties tend to have less diversity, especially when it comes to attracting votes - For example, Socialist parties can attract up to 30% of votes in some European countries.
Orban’s Trumpist mate in Slovenia got voted out.
Sweden election today
With 93% of the vote counted
Right-Bloc (Opposition) 176
Left-Bloc (Government) 173
The Swedes are in for a world of hurt if Jimmies mob take the wheel.
Could have huge ramifications throughout Scandinavia and indeed Europe
Any connection to Sweden, historically politically neutral ( if not economic) making compromises to join NATO?
Seems to be riding on the back of a Anti immigration policy and the media reports on gang violence (dirty foreigners)