France, warning of abstention in the second round of the regional teams. Macron votes for his rival. Le Pen focuses on Provence

PARIS – Eyes on participation in the regional vote today after the absolute record of abstention was reached last Sunday, over 66 percent. Despite appeals from leaders and a government hype to mobilize voters in the second round, there are no signs of a turnaround. At noon the participation was identical to that of a week ago (just over 12 per cent).