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France: «If the final choice is between Mélenchon and Le Pen, the EU will not be the same»

Now29 August 2026 at 14:55

France held the first presidential debate, analyzed by political scientist Vasco Rato on the NOW program. The debate marks an important moment in the French presidential race.

Vasco Rato predicts that the final choice in the second round could be between "the most radical right and the radical left," representing a polarized political scenario for the country.

If the final dispute is between Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Marine Le Pen, Vasco Rato warns that the European Union "will not be the same," suggesting significant changes in relations between France and European institutions.

The analyst thus highlights the weight these presidential elections could have not only for French domestic politics but also for the future of the European Union as a unified bloc.

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