The incumbent Emmanuel Macron is ahead in the first round of the French presidential election, with far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in second place, according to broadcaster projections, meaning the pair are set to enter the second round on April 24. The broadcasters France 2 and TF1 reported on Sunday evening after polling stations closed that Macron and Le Pen have the best chances of entering the run-off election. According to TF1, Macron was well ahead of Le Pen with 28.6% to her 24.4%. France 2’s projection put Macron at 28.1%, ahead of Le Pen with 23.3%. As no one was expected to achi…