CFR's Haass Sees Le Pen Building Momentum in France

The transcript discusses the odds of top candidates in a French election, focusing on Marine Le Pen's rising chances. It explores factors like immigration and economic performance influencing the election, highlighting populism and nationalism in France. The economic conditions of France and the US are compared, and the political climate is analyzed, noting similarities with Brexit and Trump. The US's stance on the European Union and Le Pen is also discussed, with mixed signals from the US administration.

What are the current odds of Marine Le Pen becoming President according to the discussion?

What similarities are drawn between Marine Le Pen's situation and the Brexit movement?

What factors are contributing to the rise of populism and nationalism in France?

How has Marine Le Pen's political strategy evolved compared to her father's?

What is the significance of Donald Trump's stance on Marine Le Pen and the European Union?