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On Thursday 4 May 2017, the Monash European and EU Centre, RMIT’s EU Centre and Centre for Communications, Politics and Culture are joining force to organise a panel discussion on the future of French politics, the implications for Europe but also the Western world, more broadly.

In a year of political elections in Europe, the French presidential contest is being closely scrutinised in the old continent and around the world. It is a new test for the future of Europe and its unpredictable democratic system.

The French election’s centre of attention is undoubtedly the fortune of the far-right National Front’s candidate, Marine Le Pen. Will Marine Le Pen translate her poll ratings and into electoral success in round two on 7 May 2017? Or will political newcomer Emmanuel Macron win the French election? And what happened to François Fillon in round one, once regarded as a safe hands now embroiled in a major political scandal?

Can France live up to its revolutionary history and deliver a totally unexpected political result?

In an election marked by uncertainties, there is one certainty: no matter the result, the French political landscape will likely suffer a major earthquake.

Speakers: 

Dr Natalie Doyle: Deputy Dir, Monash European & EU Centre; Senior Lecturer in French Studies, Monash University

Albert Lecoanet: Journalist; Correspondent at Canal Plus, Arte, France24 & various French TV channels; News Gathering Editor & Commentator, ABC

Dr Maryse Helbert: Lecturer Sessional Academic, University of Melbourne; Academic, RMIT

The panel discussion will be in the Seminar Rooms 1 & 2 (Storey Hall), RMIT’s city campus, from 6pm on Thursday 4 May 2017.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Date Thursday 4 May, 2017

Time 6pm – 7:30pm

Location Seminar Rooms 1 & 2 (Storey Hall), Building 16, Level 7, RMIT City Campus, 336-348 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

RSVP: https://frances-political-turbulence.eventbrite.com.au

Co-hosted by the Monash European and EU Centre, the EU Centre at RMIT, and RMIT's Centre and Centre for Communications, Politics and Culture.

Free Event

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