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Are French Elections More Interesting Than Our Own
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France has had TV debates for years - last night's was feisty indeed. And Macron came off much the better. I'd say French elections are more interesting as a rule, yes. French politics is a lot more confrontatio
12:08 Thu 04th May 2017
France has had TV debates for years - last night's was feisty indeed. And Macron came off much the better.
I'd say French elections are more interesting as a rule, yes. French politics is a lot more confrontational and political extremes come to the fore more. That partially explains why a party like the Front National have attracted so many supporters, and why a far left candidate can also do well, despite the more moderate left being very unpopular. Of course there are parliamentary elections to come next month, so once the presidential election is over it does not mean things will settle down quickly. Neither of the candidates belongs to a mainstream party and will have to build a consensus with the Assemblee, although Macron has the distinct advantage that other parties have said they will work with him.
I'd say French elections are more interesting as a rule, yes. French politics is a lot more confrontational and political extremes come to the fore more. That partially explains why a party like the Front National have attracted so many supporters, and why a far left candidate can also do well, despite the more moderate left being very unpopular. Of course there are parliamentary elections to come next month, so once the presidential election is over it does not mean things will settle down quickly. Neither of the candidates belongs to a mainstream party and will have to build a consensus with the Assemblee, although Macron has the distinct advantage that other parties have said they will work with him.
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