WSJ Profiles French Presidential Candidates Fillon And Macron

Former French Prime Minister François Fillon is standing in the presidential race as a center-right conservative despite a criminal investigation into his employment of his wife. He has compared himself to former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. But who is Mr. Fillon and what does he stand for? WSJ's Mark Kelly reports.



A relative unknown in French politics until he announced his candidacy, Emmanuel Macron is a front-runner in France’s presidential election this Spring. But who is Mr. Macron, what does he stand for, and what are his chances? WSJ’s Niki Blasina reports.