On 14 May 2027, Emmanuel Macron’s second term will officially end and he won’t be able to stand for re-election. But who will be France’s new President? And with the far-right leading the polls, is this election a threat to Europe? In Episode 3 of EU Democracy Unpacked, we explore the situation in France one year before the Presidential election, the uncertainties around it, and what it could mean for the EU.
EU Democracy Unpacked is our short video series exploring the power of democratic life in Europe. Each episode focuses on a different development in EU democracy, from national elections to citizens’ initiatives.
Script: Baptiste Roman
Filming: Baptiste Roman
Editing: Baptiste Roman
Data sourced from Le Monde, Libération, La Lettre, Le Figaro, and POLITICO Europe.
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