French President and centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron waves from his car after casting his vote in Le Touquet, northern France, Sunday, April 24, 2022. France began voting in a presidential runoff election Sunday with repercussions for Europe's future...

French President and centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron waves from his car after casting his vote in Le Touquet, northern France, Sunday, April 24, 2022. France began voting in a presidential runoff election Sunday with repercussions for Europe's future, with centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron the front-runner but fighting a tough challenge from far-right contender Marine Le Pen. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rural decline boosts Marine Le Pen and makes it harder for the president to reconcile a divided nation.

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