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The first round of elections in France on Sunday lived up to forecasts, naming Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen as the final candidates for the country’s presidency. Although the liberal politician withstood the pull of the extreme right well, the strength of the state association continues to surprise.
For the final vote on April 24, the polls show a difference of almost two points in favor of Macron. UDIMA professor Javier de las Navas answers why so many French are voting for the extreme right and how this faction has adjusted its discourse to broaden the electoral base.
Chapter
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:38 France and Le Pen’s extreme right
- 16:01 What if Russian oil is banned?
- 24:04 inflation forecasts
Transcript summary
Why are so many French voting for Le Pen’s extreme right?
How do you assess the election results in France? Is the Eurozone economically prepared for a far-right triumph?
Regarding the war, the main risk right now is that the EU decides to ban oil and gas imports. It’s a very real possibility. What impact would the measure have on European economies?
We have been busy with harsh economic sanctions against Russia for more than a month and a half. What’s your bottom line? Could they influence Russia’s decision to focus on Donbass?
The main side effects of the war are the energy crisis and inflation, which in Spain is almost 10 percent. What forecasts do you have regarding the price increase? Should we wait for this rate to moderate?
Episode Credits
- Directed by Ismael García Villarejo
- Production: Jose Jimenez
- Implementation: Jack of the Cobos
- Recorded in Madrid on April 11, 2022
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