Emmanuel Macron Fends Off Far-Right Incursion in France—For Now

French President Emmanuel Macron notched a commanding reelection victory over Marine Le Pen on Sunday, staving off an insurgent far-right that has made gains in other Western democracies in recent years. It was a win for a “more independent France and a stronger Europe,” he said in a speech to supporters in front of the Eiffel Tower on Sunday. But Le Pen also grew her coalition this cycle, an alarm bell for moderates in France and beyond of the growing political power of nationalist extremism. “The French have shown tonight their desire for a strong check to the power of… Read Full Article