France is currently facing two major events in the near future: the Summer Olympic Games in Paris and a snap election called by President Emmanuel Macron in response to the rise of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party.
As Macron’s Ensemble alliance hangs in the balance, the stakes are incredibly high. His decision to hold an early election has sparked intense political engagement across the spectrum.
The question now is whether Macron’s centrist vision can withstand this political upheaval, or if France is on the cusp of a significant shift in its governance.
Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra
Guests:
– Renaud Girard, chief foreign correspondent at Le Figaro
– Rainbow Murray, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London
– Hugo Drochon, associate professor of political theory at the University of Nottingham