EPISODE · Jul 7, 2024 · 16 MIN
One Thing: The Global Impact of France’s Lurch to the Far Right
from CNN 5 Things · host CNN Podcasts
French voters are headed back to the polls this weekend in runoff parliamentary elections, one week after a strong showing from the far-right National Rally party. Hundreds of candidates in President Emmanuel Macron’s camp and the left-wing alliance have since dropped out of the race in hopes of blocking the far-right from power. In this episode, we examine what is fueling far-right parties across Europe and look at the 28-year-old who could soon become France’s youngest prime minister. Guest: Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Senior Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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French voters are headed back to the polls this weekend in runoff parliamentary elections, one week after a strong showing from the far-right National Rally party. Hundreds of candidates in President Emmanuel Macron’s camp and the left-wing alliance have since dropped out of the race in hopes of blocking the far-right from power. In this episode, we examine what is fueling far-right parties across Europe and look at the 28-year-old who could soon become France’s youngest prime minister. Guest: Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Senior Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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