In today's episode, we welcome back Prof. Tom Bruyer of VIVES University to talk about the rise of far-right politics in France. We'll examine whether President Emmanuel Macron can hold on to power in upcoming elections and discuss Marine Le Pen's surprising re-appearance on the French political scene. We also take a brief look at other up and coming figures on the far-right such as Zemmour. Could Le Pen's far-right political party attain electoral success in 2022, and will it set the tone for French politics for some time to come? Join us as we struggle to understand the political climate of France and what that might mean for the fate of Europe.

In this episode, we explore the different forms of political violence including terrorism and insurrection. We also examine historical fascism and begin to dissect the narratives that are shaping modern fascism today. We also place the far-right attacks against the US Capitol Building in context, by illustrating how the mainstreaming of white nationalist rhetoric in conservative politics over the past three decades has breathed new life into far-right extremist movements. We dive into the language, symbolism and ideas of the French New Right to understand its enduring influence in fascist politics and touch upon Russia's role in supporting the rise of neo-fascist ethnonationalism in the region and abroad.

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In Episode One, Part II, we continue our conversation with Dr. Tom Bruyer of VIVES University College in Belgium, to dive deeper into the BLM protests in Europe, colonialism and finally, the security threats to the EU and how Europe will move forward without the full support and democratic thought leadership of the United States. #BlackLivesMatterEurope #progressiveworld #politics #europeanunion #globalpoli #democracy #populism

In Episode One, we interview Dr. Tom Bruyer of VIVES University College, an expert in Conflict and Development and MENA policy, to help explain Belgium politics, the European Union, and the Schengen area. With the strain of COVID 19, will the EU come together or succumb to authoritarian nationalism and identity politics?