Antisemitism, Good and Evil (Depending on Who Does It): Fault Lines in French Politics
French political life is divided by a demarcation line between a “camp of good” and a “camp of evil,” but today that line has moved.
French political life is divided by a demarcation line between a “camp of good” and a “camp of evil,” but today that line has moved.
The French Left is eager to attack the Rassemblement National to deflect from its own antisemitism problems.
Macron under pressure from the Right to tighten failed immigration policy
Marine Le Pen’s party made some meagre progress: MPs from the Les Républicains party voted in favour of their proposals three times.
The proposals could be a clever trap for the Rassemblement National.
Center-right maintains control of Senate
Le Pen highlighted Meloni’s failure to stem illegal migration while lauding Salvini’s ability to do so during his time as interior minister.
Maréchal is committed to making immigration the “driving issue” that unites the Right.
The conservative party leader is quickly shedding the negative branding of the mainstream media, as 43% of French people say they’d consider voting for her.
Next year’s election could be a breakout moment for Bardella, who may pursue a union of the Right as he steps out of Marine Le Pen’s shadow.