Episode 3.66 - The Upcoming French Elections

Please join me and my special guest, historian Ulf Clerwall, as we look ahead to France’s upcoming presidential election and what it could mean not only for France, but for Europe and the wider world.

France enters the 2027 election amid deep political divisions, economic pressures, public frustration and growing questions about the future direction of the country. With President Emmanuel Macron unable to seek another consecutive term, the race will usher in a new era of French leadership.

We’ll discuss the rise of the National Rally and Marine Le Pen, the challenges facing France’s traditional political establishment, the state of the French left and center, and the issues likely to shape the election — from immigration and the economy to national identity, the European Union and France’s role on the world stage.

Is France preparing for a fundamental political realignment? And could the upcoming election reshape the future of Europe?