French election descends into madcap reality TV POLITICO EuropeOpinion | France, With Elections, Is in Danger The New York TimesMacron’s Gamble on Stopping Le Pen Now Risks Ushering Her to Power The Wall Street JournalMacron seeks alliance against France’s far right; Republicans ditch party chief ReutersNo wonder Macron’s gambling: Europe is home to the high-roller The Economist