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France’s Far-Right Reckoning Is Delayed, Not Denied

France stands at a political crossroads. Its flag is still flying high over a parliament mired in deadlock, as the far right waits for its moment.

By Ian Bremmer, Project Syndicate | October 10, 2025

Following weeks of political chaos stemming from a seemingly irresolvable budget debate, French President Emmanuel Macron must decide whether to call a snap legislative election now or allow for continued paralysis until the presidential election in 2027. Either way, the far right will have its best shot ever at winning power.

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