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Nationalist forces strengthened in the EU: what could be the consequences?
Nationalist forces strengthened in the EU: what could be the consequences?
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Nationalist forces strengthened in the EU: what could be the consequences?

In the EU parliamentary elections, right-wing parties made significant gains in some major countries. In France, early elections are now on the cards following President Macron’s defeat. What possible effects could a shift to the right have in the EU?

France Presidential Elections: Second Voting Round between Macron and Le Pen
France Presidential Elections: Second Voting Round between Macron and Le Pen
(c) Francois Mori / AP / picturedesk.com

France Presidential Elections: Second Voting Round between Macron and Le Pen

A tight race is shaping up in the run-off election for the French presidency in a fortnight. What concerns both candidates is the preservation of purchasing power and the high prices for oil and natural gas. How will the financial markets react to the election result?