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It could win the presidency in 2027 or parliamentary power even sooner
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What if the National Rally wins, in one of Europe’s most centralised states?

A populist-right victory is possible, but not inevitable

There is a real chance that power will fall into the hands of the extremes

French mayoral elections show the centre can hold against populist extremes, with Socialists winning six of ten biggest cities…

Donald Trump’s America makes Gaullism respectable again

Claims that it has hit a ceiling are probably wishful thinking