The Intelligence from The Economist Le Pen is mightier than before: France’s election
Apr 11, 2022
Join Sophie Petter, Paris bureau chief at The Economist, and military technology writer David Hambling as they dissect the heated French presidential runoff between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, shedding light on the surprising rise of populism. They also dive into the revelations from intercepted Russian military communications, exposing poor coordination and war crimes on the battlefield. Plus, a light-hearted segment on the quirky trend of South Korean millennials chasing Pokémon-themed snacks keeps the discussion engaging and diverse!
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Close Runoff Predicted
- France's presidential election heads to a runoff between Macron and Le Pen.
- This runoff is expected to be much closer than the 2017 election.
Populist Surge, Mainstream Collapse
- The populist vote has increased since 2017, reaching 58%.
- Mainstream parties collapsed, receiving only 7% of the vote compared to 26% in 2017.
Extremes' Performance
- Mélenchon, the radical left candidate, secured a successful late surge, achieving nearly 22% of the vote.
- Zemmour, the far-right candidate, received a disappointing 7%.