On April 24, French President Emmanuel Macron won the second round of the French presidential election, winning both a second term in office and a second campaign against rival Marine Le Pen. The …
Relative Political Posturing in the French Run-Off Election Has Eroded French Democracy
With Emmanuel Macron’s 2022 electoral victory over Marine Le Pen, it might be tempting to view the current iteration of Fifth Republic politics as a continuation of the status quo of French democracy …
The 2022 French Presidential Election: A Call for Political Reform
2022 French Presidential Election Poster The results of the 2022 French presidential election have left many wondering where the future of French political life will lead. While incumbent Emmanual …
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Marine Le Pen: A Threat to France’s Democracy
Marine Le Pen's populist-nationalist tactics, anti-immigration, and xenophobic sentiment could damage French democracy if she were to be elected in the April 24th runoff elections. As …
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A Racist Conspiracy Theory Emerged in the 2022 French Presidential Elections
“In 10 years, will we still be the seventh power in the world? Will we still be a sovereign nation or an auxiliary of the United States, a counter of China? Will we be a united nation or a fragmented …
Will France Elect a Demagogue as Its Next President?
On Sunday, April 10th, France will enter its first round of elections for the 2022 presidential race. Amongst the eight candidates running, current French President Emmanuel Macron of the Republican …
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The Decline in Voter Turnout among the French Public in Recent Years Reflects an Erosion of Democracy
While the first round of the 2022 France presidential election will be held on April 10th, a concern is surfacing about the significant decline in the participation of French people in political life, …
The United States’ Silent Companion in Its Shift to the Right
The year 2016 brought about quite a shocking presidential candidate and elect for the United States. President Donald Trump, in his 4 years of candidacy, made himself well-known throughout the …
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