The Rachman Review

Macron's gamble


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After a grim showing for his party in the European elections, President Emmanuel Macron stunned observers by calling snap elections in France. With Marine Le Pen’s National Rally riding high in the polls, could French voters elect a far-right government? Gideon discusses the possible ramifications of Macron’s gamble with Célia Belin, head of the Paris office of the European Council on Foreign Relations. Clip: La Province


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Jordan Bardella: the far-right TikTok king gunning for France’s premiership

Emmanuel Macron appeals for rivals to join his fight against ‘extremist fever’

Victory for French far right could trigger Liz Truss-style debt crisis, warns finance minister

Why Emmanuel Macron went all in against Marine Le Pen


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