Simon McGregor-Wood is a correspondent for TRT World, and covers the UK and Europe.
From charismatic candidates on the far-left and far-right, to those plagued either by links to unpopular big parties and even corruption allegations, France's presidential hopefuls are an interesting bunch.
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