DeepSummary
The podcast episode discusses the upcoming French elections and the potential impact on France's foreign policy, particularly regarding support for Ukraine. According to guest Anatol Lieven, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party is expected to gain significant seats in the parliament, potentially limiting President Emmanuel Macron's ability to support Ukraine militarily.
Lieven suggests that while Le Pen has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and supported economic sanctions, her party's priority is domestic issues like immigration and the economy. He believes Le Pen's success could signal the beginning of the end of European Union support for Ukraine, as there is a growing sentiment across Europe to focus on internal challenges.
The discussion also touches on the divided French left, with some factions being more supportive of continuing aid to Ukraine than others. Lieven notes that ultimately, European support for Ukraine militarily will likely depend on the outcome of the upcoming U.S. elections and the stance of the new administration.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party is expected to gain significant seats in the French parliament, potentially limiting President Emmanuel Macron's ability to support Ukraine militarily.
- Le Pen's party prioritizes domestic issues like immigration and the economy over continued military aid to Ukraine.
- The success of Le Pen's party could signal the beginning of the end of European Union support for Ukraine, as there is a growing sentiment across Europe to focus on internal challenges.
- The divided French left has differing views on continuing aid to Ukraine, with some factions being more supportive than others.
- European support for Ukraine militarily will likely depend on the outcome of the upcoming U.S. elections and the stance of the new administration.
- While Le Pen has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and supported economic sanctions, there is still an affinity or connection with Russia.
- There is a growing feeling in France and other EU countries that governments should concentrate on domestic problems rather than continued military aid to Ukraine.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “But at the moment, all the betting is that in three years time Marine Le Pen will be elected president.“ by Anatol Lieven
- “I mean, there is a certain affinity, although Le Pen and the Bresson Roman national have strongly condemned Russia's invasion of, of Ukraine, and they supported sanctions against Russia and aid up to a point.“ by Anatol Lieven
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The John Batchelor Show
John Batchelor
6/28/24
1920 FRANCE