Amid France’s political 'fragmentation', 'a case needs to be made for participatory democracy’
- Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London.
- He argues that Marine Le Pen and the National Rally’s commanding position in early presidential polling should not be regarded as an inevitable far-right victory.
- They are benefiting from familiarity, unity and laser-focused messaging.
Confirmed
- Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London.
- He argues that Marine Le Pen and the National Rally’s commanding position in early presidential polling should not be regarded as an inevitable far-right victory.
- They are benefiting from familiarity, unity and laser-focused messaging.
Sources: France 24