Macron promises to be 'President until the end, candidate whenever he can' • FRANCE 24 English

The presidential race has officially started, with the official release of the final list of candidates. Eight men and four women are vying the Elysée Palace, including the incumbent Emmanuel Macron who held his first campaign event amidst the Ukraine crisis. Our reporter Claire Paccalin followed him in the trail. 

[femagallanes]

Thank you France helping the people of Ukraine...Mabuhay!

[kccox]

Macron should stop forcing People to Protest and lead all the people, not just the rich. He should get over himself and help Ukraine much more than you have.

[roryonabike]

Doesn't look like Macron has any serious competition.

[femagallanes]

May the strong of great vision win the elections who will support the needs of Ukraine...

[abhi]

Macron only EU voice for lebanese people, against russian and turkish aggression, Macron has proven to be world class leader, deserves much more

[bharatindian]

This means end is soon . Macron has predicted right.

[hicham-bs]

the French political scene is quite laughable

[rokidbaykidbayro]

Is crazy that there are the same candidates every 4

[zendude]

Macron didn’t get very far with Putin.

[maryk]

Until the end of what? All good things must end but all bad things should have never begun.