BLOG: French elections amidst the French Presidency – a reflection of the impact of the French Presidential campaign

Esteban Gas has written a blog about the French elections that took place during the French presidency. While Macron’s re-election at a glance enables another term of continuation of the existing French agenda in the Union, the tightening of the gap between the far-right and Macron will have to be acknowledged politically in the years to come and might affect the EU.

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E15.CZ: French presidential election: markets are terrified of Le Pen's victory. Businesses back Macron

Rose Hartwig-Peillon commented for E15.cz on the upcoming presidential elections in France. The candidate of the far-right National Front, Marine Le Pen, is closing in on leader Emmanuel Macron (Republic on the Move) in the polls, which has spooked investors there. Nevertheless, the current French president remains the favourite to win.

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TA3: A. Lagazzi on the loss of immunity of the Italian ex-minister Salvini

Former Interior Minister of Italy Matteo Salvini will be stripped of immunity and can be tried. The leader of the far-right League may face up to 15 years imprisonment and up to eight years of ban on political activity. Salvini claims that he is not afraid of the process because he is proud of what he has done during his duties.

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In a Time of Changing Geopolitical Landscape, should the EU re-evaluate its approach to China?

Shang-Yen Lee analyzes the EU approach towards China through the lenses of FDIs to its members states.

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RTVS: Radionews at 12:00

Christian Kvorning Lassen commented for RTVS on the split in the German society concerning the issue of migration

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RTVS: Commentary on the migration problematic

Our Christian Kvorning Lassen, in an interview for RTVS, commented on the situation connected with the migration crisis. According to Christian, immigrants should accept our Christian values, but we should not forget the other side of the coin: with the rise in the number of migrants, we are witnessing a tremendous increase in crime by far-right groups.

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Minerva: Valg i Tsjekkia – Største populistiske gjennombrudd siden Brexit

Our Christian Kvorning Lassen contributed with his comments on the situation after the Czech legislative election 2017 for the Norweigan periodical Minerva.

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The Cipher Brief: Macron, Le Pen Offer France Stark Security, Defense Choices

Our Martin Michelot contributed to an article on The Cipher Brief, where he analysed the stances of both second-round candidates within the French presidential elections on terrorism and security issues.

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Berlingske: Can Le Pen make the impossible?

Our Martin Michelot contributed to an article on the Danish Berlingske about the prospects of Marine Le Pen winning the elections.

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Vox: Almost everyone in French politics is working to stop Le Pen

Our Martin Michelot contributed to an article about the second round of the French presidential elections on Vox.

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