

France's snap election: Will President Macron's gamble pay off?
Jun 11, 2024
President Macron and BBC's Europe Editor discuss the rise of hard-right parties in European politics, France's far-right National Rally's win, and Macron's snap general election decision. They also explore the nuances between centre right, hard right, and nationalist right parties in Europe, the impact of EU elections on German politics, and rising extremism concerns in Europe.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
European Parliament Elections and France's Snap General Election
01:48 • 9min
Exploring Political Labels and Differences in European Right-wing Parties
11:16 • 3min
Impact of EU Elections on German Politics and Trends in Europe
14:21 • 10min
Reflection on historical significance of D-Day and concerns of rising extremism in Europe
23:58 • 3min