Macron and Le Pen prepare for French presidential run-off

Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with residents after a campaign rally in Figeac, south-western France (AP)

Emmanuel Macron is in pole position to win re-election in France’s presidential runoff – but his lead over his far-right rival Marine Le Pen depends on how many voters decide to stay at home.

A victory in Sunday’s run-off vote would make Mr Macron the first French president in 20 years to win a second term.