Right-wing populism in France

"Macron does not know what the answer is about the people's reaction, but he is taking the risk as he considers politics as gambling," argues Christian Lequesne, professor of political science at Sciences Po in Paris.

President Emmanuel Macron warned of the potential for civil war in France due to the political strategies of far-right and far-left factions, according to a podcast reported by the Russian edition rbc.ru.

French President Emmanuel Macron came under strong criticism on Tuesday for warning a far-right or hard-left win in snap polls could spark a "civil war", with his opponents urging him not to scare the public.

It has been many, many years since we last lived through such a period of global uncertainty. Nothing is a given and certainly not predictable. What will happen in France if President Emmanuel Macron is crushed in the upcoming national elections, and what will far-right leader Marine Le Pen's victory mean for Europe?

"The center held!" Ursula von der Leyen declared with relief on the night of the European Parliament elections. Indeed, the European People's Party, the Socialists and Democrats, Renew Europe, and other centrist groups, maintained their majority in the EP.

Protesters gather during an anti far-right rally after French president called legislative elections following far-right parties' significant gains in European Parliament elections, in Paris on June 15, 2024.

Investors upset by prospect of a victory for Le Pen's party and "manifesto" of the Left parties - French Finance Minister speaks of "absolute madness" commenting on their proposals - 6.4% drop for the CAC 40

French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for backing from people "able to say no to extremes" in snap elections he called after a European poll battering.

The leader of France's traditional right-wing party on Tuesday backed an alliance with the far right of Marine Le Pen in snap legislative elections, triggering a crisis within his own party and fury from the government.

Sunday's European elections saw not only a strengthened far right emerge, but also saw French President Macron call for snap parliamentary elections in response to the victory for the far-right National Rally led by Marine Le Pen.

Center-right and far-right parties are now set to take the largest number of seats in the most populous nations.