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Macron's gamble

Macron's gamble

Could France be heading for a far-right government?

The Rachman Review · Richard Martin

June 13, 202427m 6s

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Show Notes

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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