Lhe second round of the presidential election, on April 24, has a heavy international stake. This decisive election is taking place at a geopolitical tipping point around the war in Ukraine, where the destiny of Europe is being played out. In this burning context, a victory for Marine Le Pen would offer an unexpected gain to Vladimir Poutine; the European Union would be disoriented and permanently weakened. Conversely, if Emmanuel Macron were reappointed, the chances of Western cohesion would be preserved against Russia. The EU could retain its ability to act on the world stage, at a time when dangers are accumulating at its borders.
The French presidential election is always an object of perplexity for our neighbors. They are…
