French legislative elections: Path towards democratic progress or risk of ungovernability?
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At first glance, France and the United Kingdom seem to be following opposite trajectories. Following the legislative elections on July 4th, the United Kingdom regained a certain political stability with a clear victory for the left after eight chaotic years since the vote in favour of Brexit. At the same time, France is in turn marked by the breakthrough of a populist and xenophobic party. The Advocacy Team’s Junior Associate, Mathilde Benguigui takes a closer look at the events in France, what might unfold in the days and weeks ahead and what this all means for international co-operation and development.
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