The Night The Far Right Became Mainstream in France

28min | 04/01/2025

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On June 9, 2024, the European Parliament saw a significant shift to the far right. This unprecedented gain was felt across the continent, but in France, the situation intensified. After the National Rally won more than 30% of the vote, President Macron made a decision that would significantly impact French political life—he dissolved the National Assembly. An unprecedented opportunity for the “Rassemblement National” to govern France, and a symbol of its entry into the political mainstream.

In this episode, a diverse group of stakeholders from across the political spectrum come together to discuss their roles at a pivotal moment in French politics, when the announcement of snap elections sent shockwaves through the country.

Tune in as we look back on the night that shook France and Europe, as the far right teetered on the brink of power.

Our Guests :

Gilles Ivaldi, researcher specialized in far right parties at SciencesPo
Adam Soussana, environmental activist
Parliamentary assistant for the Renaissance presidential party

Directed, written and produced by Philippine Masson, Anne Sandager and Selma Sisbane. Supervised by Lorraine Besse.

#upatnight is #ScPodcast based on an original idea by Alice Antheaume @alicanth

Music : @theo.boulenger

Illustration : @marinecoutroutsios

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About What keeps you up at night?

What goes on in the heads of leaders faced with the world's major challenges? What keeps them up at night? How do they fall asleep when they have so much responsibility? How do they get to sleep when there is so much at stake? What gives them insomnia?

International leaders and decision makers are invited into the studios of the Sciences Po School of Journalism. We believe that students will be able to hear their voice and be inspired now and in the future.

The interview is led by students from the Journalism and International Affairs programme at Sciences Po's School of Journalism and PSIA Sciences Po, with the coordination of professional journalists and teachers.

What keeps you up at night? is a podcast based on an original idea by Alice Antheaume.

Production: Louie Média.

Journalists: Marie Naudascher and Marine Séhan.

Music: Théo Boulenger.

Illustration: Marine Coutroutsios.

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About What keeps you up at night?

What goes on in the heads of leaders faced with the world's major challenges? What keeps them up at night? How do they fall asleep when they have so much responsibility? How do they get to sleep when there is so much at stake? What gives them insomnia?

International leaders and decision makers are invited into the studios of the Sciences Po School of Journalism. We believe that students will be able to hear their voice and be inspired now and in the future.

The interview is led by students from the Journalism and International Affairs programme at Sciences Po's School of Journalism and PSIA Sciences Po, with the coordination of professional journalists and teachers.

What keeps you up at night? is a podcast based on an original idea by Alice Antheaume.

Production: Louie Média.

Journalists: Marie Naudascher and Marine Séhan.

Music: Théo Boulenger.

Illustration: Marine Coutroutsios.

⭐ Subscribe to our podcast!

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

On June 9, 2024, the European Parliament saw a significant shift to the far right. This unprecedented gain was felt across the continent, but in France, the situation intensified. After the National Rally won more than 30% of the vote, President Macron made a decision that would significantly impact French political life—he dissolved the National Assembly. An unprecedented opportunity for the “Rassemblement National” to govern France, and a symbol of its entry into the political mainstream.

In this episode, a diverse group of stakeholders from across the political spectrum come together to discuss their roles at a pivotal moment in French politics, when the announcement of snap elections sent shockwaves through the country.

Tune in as we look back on the night that shook France and Europe, as the far right teetered on the brink of power.

Our Guests :

Gilles Ivaldi, researcher specialized in far right parties at SciencesPo
Adam Soussana, environmental activist
Parliamentary assistant for the Renaissance presidential party

Directed, written and produced by Philippine Masson, Anne Sandager and Selma Sisbane. Supervised by Lorraine Besse.

#upatnight is #ScPodcast based on an original idea by Alice Antheaume @alicanth

Music : @theo.boulenger

Illustration : @marinecoutroutsios

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About What keeps you up at night?

What goes on in the heads of leaders faced with the world's major challenges? What keeps them up at night? How do they fall asleep when they have so much responsibility? How do they get to sleep when there is so much at stake? What gives them insomnia?

International leaders and decision makers are invited into the studios of the Sciences Po School of Journalism. We believe that students will be able to hear their voice and be inspired now and in the future.

The interview is led by students from the Journalism and International Affairs programme at Sciences Po's School of Journalism and PSIA Sciences Po, with the coordination of professional journalists and teachers.

What keeps you up at night? is a podcast based on an original idea by Alice Antheaume.

Production: Louie Média.

Journalists: Marie Naudascher and Marine Séhan.

Music: Théo Boulenger.

Illustration: Marine Coutroutsios.

⭐ Subscribe to our podcast!

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About What keeps you up at night?

What goes on in the heads of leaders faced with the world's major challenges? What keeps them up at night? How do they fall asleep when they have so much responsibility? How do they get to sleep when there is so much at stake? What gives them insomnia?

International leaders and decision makers are invited into the studios of the Sciences Po School of Journalism. We believe that students will be able to hear their voice and be inspired now and in the future.

The interview is led by students from the Journalism and International Affairs programme at Sciences Po's School of Journalism and PSIA Sciences Po, with the coordination of professional journalists and teachers.

What keeps you up at night? is a podcast based on an original idea by Alice Antheaume.

Production: Louie Média.

Journalists: Marie Naudascher and Marine Séhan.

Music: Théo Boulenger.

Illustration: Marine Coutroutsios.

⭐ Subscribe to our podcast!

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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