Summary:
Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini states that the traditional parties collapsed in the first round of the French presidential election. He notes that the French people have spoken. Mr Soini expects the second round, between independent centre candidate Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, to be interesting.

Media:  Satakunnan Kansa
Date: 24.4.2017
Journalist: STT
Main source: Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini