The French Connection—Globalism and Immigration

Why France's National Assembly election results may be good for peace

The poem "The Second Coming" by William Butler Yeats begins with the lines, "Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; / Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world." These verses are particularly apt in light of the recent French National Assembly elections, where President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party suffered a significant defeat. As Professor Salim Mansur observes, "They have turned against the Center."

The historical ties between France and Canada are profound, dating back to the era of Samuel de Champlain. Approximately one quarter of Canadians trace their ancestry to France, and Canada has fought two world wars on French soil. The two nations share an intricate and intertwined history.

In light of this historical context, it is crucial to examine the recent French election results, which saw Macron's Centrist Ensemble fall to second place, while the Leftist New Popular Front and the Rightist National Rally gained ground.

Macron's party faced a massive defeat as the French grew weary of both a globalist agenda and an increasing immigrant population. The New Popular Front addressed the globalist agenda in a manner reminiscent of Charles de Gaulle, rejecting the machinations of a Europe that would entangle them in a conflict with Russia. Meanwhile, the National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, focused on the issue of immigration.

Salim and I discuss the election results, which, contrary to the beliefs of many on the Right, are not entirely negative when viewed in full context amidst the looming backdrop of war.