Explore the unfolding political crises in France and the Philippines. In France, Marine Le Pen's National Rally challenges Prime Minister Michel Barnier's coalition, threatening EU stability. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, a dramatic feud between Vice-President Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos unravels powerful political alliances. This episode of Simply Politics delves into the implications of these events on global politics and governance.

Sources:

https://www.politico.eu/article/everything-you-need-to-know-france-political-crisis-that-could-plunge-eurozone-marine-le-pen-michel-barnier/

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzn4j0g20o

https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-bottom-line/2024/11/28/is-trumpism-changing-the-game-in-us-politics

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/28/politics/democratic-lawmakers-threats-thanksgiving/index.html

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:39) French political crisis: Everything you need to know

(00:03:47) Sara Duterte: Philippines' political feud takes a dramatic turn

(00:07:17) Is Trumpism changing the game in US politics?

(00:10:25) Four Democratic lawmakers targeted with threats while home for Thanksgiving