[jimmykennedy]

Yes, I watched the debate and Macron is much more "libertarian" and Marine Le Pen is much more "statist".

One example: Le Pen wants to block M&A of "French" companies in the name of "economic patriotism". Macron does not want to interfere (he is a former investment banker).

This outcome is excellent for the French economy.

[cm2187]

Macron is more of a social-democrat, not really a libertarian. He is for mixed economy with a large public service and some degree of liberalism, pro big state.

[skocznymroczny]

Macron wants to sanction Poland because Whirlpool is moving factories from France to Poland.

[vntok]

No he does not. He wants to ensure that the redundancy plan is fair to the workers, which is pretty different.

Le Pen was the one who wanted to prevent Whirlpool from leaving.