Candidates

• In this BBC article, a rundown of why this election is so controversial is given. The key issues–such as participation in the European Union, national security, and economic recovery–are explained, as well as Le Pen and Macron’s position on each topic.
  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39130072
• There was a sentiment across France that Marine Le Pen had the possibility to win–just as her father made it to the second round of the elections in 2002. However, with her party’s history of radical nationalist platforms, Macron is given the chance to be elected.
  https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/05/french-elections-2017-who-will-win/524775/
• “A Brief History of the Front Nationale” is a seven minute video which tells of the beginnings of France’s controversial far-right nationalist party. Understanding this party’s history, motivations, and platform is key to understanding the success of the Le Pen family in the past 15 years of presidential campaigning.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpcQAGMyhmI