Macron's gamble: Will snap elections stop the rise of French far right? • FRANCE 24 English

First came the exit polls. Then, less than an hour later: a second shock. On the heels of the French far right’s record score in European elections, President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament and called surprise snap elections.
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[@keihndeth]

Major credit to Eleonore Caroit for staying composed and shutting down that nutjob

[@dawahgstudio3012]

This is exactly what French ppl and Europe don’t want to see, ppl like Obono playing the victim, don’t even let the other speakers talk, blaming everyone else instead of thinking why ppl don’t want to vote for the left. You should be ashamed of yourself, attacking other parties on live TV like a street hooligan. Learn your debate skills before getting back to any debate. Unbelievable.

[@simonhattrell5321]

Normal political debate in France - shouting over the other person.

[@chrisj-zk1tg]

Lol this is what america has delt with for 50 years. It's the beginning of the end

[@simonhattrell5321]

@@chrisj-zk1tg the French were at it long before the Americans.

[@joejohnson6327]

It's exactly what people need to see.

[@BRODI-vt5hy]

“In November 2017, Obono was involved in another controversy after she defended union meetings in Seine-Saint-Denis that were closed to white people. After the government announced it would sue the organisers, Obono had an altercation with Mélenchon in the National Assembly, following his support of the government on this matter.” Totally normal French behaviour not some subversive self hating African

[@rabanvonstudnitz771]

Madame Caroit was very impressive with her calm demeanor in the face of the constant harassing of this left-wing woman who behaved very uncultured. The host of the show was weak and lacked taking back control of the discussion which got out of hand when madame Caroit tried to explain her position.

[@jean-sebastiencaron722]

Could we have an host who has the balls to manage a debate properly please...

[@simonhattrell5321]

Just mute their microphones!

[@ramdev9578]

The woman in the shocking pink belongs in a fish market.

[@thegracienetwork7847]

Daniele might want to let the host get a chance to speak once in a while...could make her argument more effective

[@VaucluseVanguard]

You lost most people when you used the phrase ‘far right’.

[@wilbertwallace6655]

I have to say, ther term “far right” it makes a little more sense in European elections as there is often a center-right Conservative Party. In America, Canada, UK, where there is first past the post or the 2 party American system, it really makes no sense as the media constantly uses it as a slur against mainstream conservative politics. I think meloni’s government is clearly mainstream right wing liberal party, National Rally I think could be called far-right because they are socialist and not liberal.

[@Ghost-airlines]

Not enough - they’re far far far far right and they’re hiding under your bed - be careful 🙀🫣

[@Ghost-airlines]

⁠@@wilbertwallace6655a “far right” party wouldn’t even elect a woman leader nor be pro abortion and other things like some are in Europe…these parties are in fact FAR from far right 😂🤦‍♂️

[@cxarhomell5867]

​@@wilbertwallace6655You know absolutely nothing about the National Rally, then. The party is nationalist, not socialist. Even in Europe, calling a party like this far right is very unusual and does absolutely nothing in terms of labeling because the party's political position is completely different in comparison to several other competing parties. If we apply your logic to your country's politics, then it still would not make any sense because Canada's "far right" parties are not even considered to be far right in the first place.

[@JWSitterley]

Spain, Italy, Germany, Vichy France, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Sweden, the Baltics and Finland... Fighting Communism since 1870. 💡

[@user-cp7xy3tm8x]

祝福领导長輩和大家.平安健康.謝謝.

[@joejohnson6327]

Every French person is ashamed of the collaborationist regime of Vichy France. Germany, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania didn't exist in 1870. The noun "communism" isn't capitalized.💡

[@WarkoSanchez]

This leftist lady is just horrible 😂

[@joker_g7337]

Calling to vote at the last minute during the July holidays. And no way to vote per mail. Great thinking.

[@maginot2u]

Unfortunately The Debate became a free-for=all. I could.t even understand large parts. I had to stop watching.

[@JuanAlejandroRaveloUrbaez]

Yeah, I truly believe Mme Obono when she says she can be "much worse than that" and I can imagine how the behavior might be at the Parliament: off camera, surrounded by her peers; it's a very enlightening view.

[@lalita644]

the lady in pink is very ungry wow

[@kennethjarvis4216]

This is like hiring a carpenter to keep your house in order but no tools allowed in the house.

[@tangobalraj7072]

Very enlightening and inspiring to hear Ahmad with his views, personal experience as a Palestinian from Gaza and ideas for peace. And to hear him expressing hope despite the present carnage is truly couragous

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

Difficulties passing legislation may be better than easily passing unjust legislation (?).

[@SeeLasSee]

I certainly agree with this sentiment more now than I did 15 years ago.

[@jonnieinbangkok]

A Pink Harpy bird 😂 😂 😂

[@DerDoMeN]

Why is doing what's right a gamble. Sure... It could be a calculated strategy... But as far as I'm concerned it's also what should be done and Macron deserves the respect for more often than not doing what's right and not what's popular - a true leader (unlike the populists that want to get voters by doing what's popular - for that type of short sightedness we already have the public sector...)

[@TheMightyKingzuru]

At least they didn't call it a Russian Roulette lest they blame it on Putin and his cronies in the Kremlin. It's not a Russian Roulette but a "Macron Lasagna"

[@agatastaniak7459]

Meanwhile in Poland people watching France on TV and thinking to themselves "Quelle bordelle !". ;-)

[@FredHousehold]

I believe the France 🇫🇷 leader got balls 😂🎉? Fight together or blame ourselves

[@Z1BABOUINOS]

He IS ...balls 🤡

[@brandonhultgren5776]

Interesting how the labels are “left” and “FAR right”

[@ShadowAkatora]

The French continuing their streak of surrender. 🏳

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

Do you know if there is a European "Project 2025" equivalent, against which Macron is reacting?

[@csg-cutesmilegooner1690]

I want to know what's going on here?

[@paololuckyluke2854]

Thank you for reminding us why we should vote far right. I am referring to the discussion panel. And by the way, Meloni is far right, and her past two years as leader of Italy have actually seen a rise in votes in these European elections, because she has governed well and the people like her. So, why could we not see some of the same in France? It’s only radical left media that call these politicians far right. There’s no concentration camps in Italy. In fact, the government has opposed antisemitic movements in the radical left. They are not far right, they are just right.

[@m3talHalide-rt2fz]

He'a not trying to stop it, hes trying to keep it french and knows his ability to form a coalition now wont be as bad as if it was seen as reactionary to a trump election. As the conflict in Africa persists, the right is going to be less at odds with any leadership.

[@engineeranonymous]

These votes do not come from space. Even from abroad anyone can see that people are tired of Macron's "strategic ambiguous policy" not only on Russia but everything.

[@dhmonkey50]

it possible open

[@UnitedSnakesOfAmerica2]

The US and Western Europe never wanted Ukraine to win the war. Everything is predictable if you know what they're doing.

[@hazelacedo3925]

Please....someone is triggered. Someone who has anger issues is representing a group. Can we please remain civilised? I would be embarrassed to support a party represented by this angry woman.

[@ActFast]

People talking over each other ruins the purpose of a round table debate. Let the best points win (rather than the loudest voice).

[@davidswift9120]

Francois Picard who's supposed to have been chairing the discussion should have done something about that Danièle Obono's constant interruptions. How about learning some manners and let people say what they have to without shouting over them? It's not a school kids' debate for goodness sake.

[@SVOAEEE]

Does he hate democracy?

[@noebilvaldez7530]

It’s hard not to be against the black woman when you see something like that

[@richdobbs6595]

Can you imagine a "cis-hetero-male" politician having make up aligned to the color of their jacket? We are all strangers in a strange land. I guess that the good point is that I have already failed socially in our brave new world, but the dynamics of fiat currency and democracy are such that it is years until I starve.

[@user-rm8di6uf8p]

I feel that Macron will have to appoint a Prime Minister from The National Rally

[@notgonnatellyouever4789]

Love this show and its host but PLEASE stop interrupting guests. Especially stop interrupting black women. Thanks.

[@richdobbs6595]

As an American, how can you have election results so quickly without waiting for weeks to count the absentee ballots.? Your elections must not be fair and free! You probably have to provide voter identification too.

[@simonhattrell5321]

That's an interesting observation!! 😂

[@richdobbs6595]

@@simonhattrell5321 That is not the adjective that I would have applied to my own comment. Sarcastic - yes. Questioning - yes. Interesting - nyet.

[@Stevejoesofficial]

Disgusting government and so out of touch it’s appalling

[@jdc-avatar]

Macron gambles one last time to "cry wolf". Does he realize just how unpopular he has become?

[@MountainDuude]

Goodbye Macroleone

[@gatetekatembo4948]

why is Emmanuel Macron dissolving parliament ... kindly someone to explain for a friend 😉

[@nimolpong]

In short because he can't accept his party is losing the majority vote

[@ThomasBoyd-gx9wr]

Marine Le Penn National Rally win French government French Prime minister for France Republic yes Thomas 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷. She Gaullist like Chirac. 5.5 million Italians with French citizenship in France.

[@Meeko2689]

What is “ far right “ ?

[@daviddestefanis2989]

Anyone who isn't a globalist.

[@willemhill2265]

Anyone we don’t like😮

[@-Nobody-1]

Anyone who isnt a communist.

[@AdamBetweentheLines]

Calling the only possible democratic move a “gamble” says everything no more words needed

[@mahamadoutraore1077]

He did have to call an early election. Germany is in the same situation, no election and no anti-democratic move

[@AdamBetweentheLines]

@@mahamadoutraore1077 he did indeed, and I’m impressed with him for doing it. In Germany though, it’s not quite the same. The NR received double as much votes as Macron. In Germany ADF just came very close. But yeah, that would be amazing, bring back Merkel!

[@ThomasBoyd-gx9wr]

National Rally party socialist compared English British conservative party Thomas. Better off politically with President Macron National Rally France 🇨🇵 politically clean up politically in France general election. He stay in power for 3 years President Macron.

[@thelastbison2241]

She is so smart and pretty. Wow.

[@Eddie_Super]

Who?

[@mretmmeproctor1627]

The white french lady ,& soo intelligent too 😂😂😂

[@MaxBaby29]

i love the lady in pink.... from usa

[@imprivsoaugustinei1910]

This progandia is concerning they are all fringe outer groups fringe cults in famine people facing misery , extreme dystopia Ande denounced vulgarity , so tv 📺 claims they are far right so math 🧮