

How France’s left stopped a far-right surge
Jul 8, 2024
Peter Conradi, Europe Editor at The Sunday Times, discusses how France's left stopped a far-right surge in parliamentary elections. They explore the impact on French politics, the challenges faced by different parties, and the potential government scenarios post-election. The podcast dives into the dilemma of center-left alliances, the far-right challenge, and strategies to prevent a surge in the upcoming election.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
France's Election Results: Far Right's Strong Showing in First Round but Defeat in Second Round
02:23 • 13min
Analyzing Potential Government Scenarios in France
15:28 • 5min
Dilemma of Center-Left Alliances and Far-Right Challenge
20:53 • 6min
Preventing a far-right surge in the upcoming French election
26:58 • 2min