The election campaign to replace Macron in France is heating up as the summer vacation season ends

Here’s what to know at these early stages of what promises to be among the most consequential leadership votes anywhere in the world next year, and which comes as France is grappling with multiple challenges, including the disruptions of Donald Trump’s U.S. presidency.

The election campaign to replace Emmanuel Macron as France's president is gaining momentum

The election campaign to replace Emmanuel Macron as France's president is gaining momentum

National Rally leader Marine Le Pen continues to dominate the field of prospective presidential candidates to replace Emmanuel Macron in next year's critical election, which is set to define French and European politics for years to come.