EU politics
Thomas Fazi – The unholy alliance of Macron and Le Pen
While many liberals will be shocked by Macron’s deal with Le Pen, the two politicians have more in common than either would like to admit. In ‘Unherd’. Read the article HERE.
France
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Jacques R. Pauwels – Paris: A radical history
The Paris Olympics was a celebration of the bourgeoisie’s victory in the city, overcoming the revolts of the masses, at least for now. Jacques R. Pauwels is the author of The Great Class War: 1914-1918 and Myths of Modern […]
Media
Roman Zinigrad – How social media amplifies support for the far right in France
If someone shows an interest in far-right content on social media, the algorithm quickly introduces them to a whole world of ethnonationalism. Roman Zinigrad is an Assistant Professor of Law at the American University of […]
EU politics
David Broder – Emmanuel Macron Is Refusing to Allow the Left to Govern
‘Emmanuel Macron has ruled out appointing a government led by the biggest force in parliament, the left-wing New Popular Front. His refusal confirms a case long made by the Left: it’s time to get rid […]
Geopolitics
Mehmet Ozkan – How Turkey is gaining a foothold in West Africa
Turkey is moving into the Sahel region, while the United States and France are being forced out. Mehmet Ozkan is Professor of international relations at Turkish National Defence University in Istanbul. Cross-posted from Middle East […]
EU politics
Henry Wallis – Why the New Popular Front won
It’s an exciting moment in France for the left, but if it is not capitalised on then it could easily be a false dawn. Henry Wallis writes on French politics at helotage.com. Cross-posted from Counterpunch On […]
Geopolitics
Vijay Prashad – The Sahel stands up and the world must pay attention
Interesting developments in the Sahel region, where an alliance has formed to try to shake off the grip of French neo-colonialism. Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian, editor, and journalist. He is a writing fellow […]
EU politics
Harrison Stetler – France’s New Popular Front Has Won a Historic Victory
The French election was meant to bring victory for Marine Le Pen’s far right. But the New Popular Front rallied around a left-wing program for social change — allowing it to become the biggest force […]
EU politics
Hanne Cokelaere – How France voted: Charts and Maps
A look at the data from yesterday’s second round in the French election. In Politico. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Mathias Bernard – Legislative elections in France: ‘Emmanuel Macron has made National Rally the main force of opposition to his policies’
Macron’s woeful centrist governance has been instrumental to the rise of the far-right. Mathias Bernard is a historian of the Fifth Republic at the Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA). Cross-posted from The Conversation How do you […]